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COMEDK · Maths · 20. Sets and Relations

In the group \(\left(G \otimes_{15}\right)\), where \(G=\{3,6,9,12\}\), \(\otimes_{15}\) is multiplication modulo 15 , the identity element is

  1. A 6
  2. B 3
  3. C 9
  4. D 12
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(A) 6

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The composition table is \begin{array}{lllll} \hline 15 & 3 & 6 & 9 & 12 \\ \hline 3 & 9 & 3 & 12 & 6 \\ \hline 6 & 3 & 6 & 9 & 12 \\ \hline 9 & 12 & 9 & 6 & 3 \\ \hline 12 & 6 & 12 & 3 & 9 \\ \hline \end{array} From the table 6 is the identity element.