JEE Main2026Apr 5, Shift 1Mathematics
Q.
Let . The number of one-one functions such that , and , is _________.
Correct answer: 72
Solution
The pairs with , , distinct positive integers in are: , , , . Four valid cases.
In each case, and are fixed. The constraint leaves three values among that are still available (since two have been used by and , and in each case exactly one of the remaining values is below ). Verification: e.g. for , the unused set is , and those are , giving choices.
After choosing , three values remain for : permutations.
Per case: . Total .
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