A function f from the set of natural numbers to integers

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A function f from the set of natural numbers to integers defined by

f(n) = (n-1)/2, when n is odd

f(n) = -n/2, when n is even

1. one-­one and onto both
2. one-­one and but not onto
3. neither one-­one nor onto
4. onto but not one-­one

Solution

If n is odd, let n = 2k - 1

f(2k₁ - 1) = f(2k₂ - 1)

2k₁ - 1 + 1/2 = 2k₂ - 1 + 1/2

k₁ = k₂

f(n) is one-one function, if n is odd.

If n is even, let n = 2k

f(2k₁) = f(2k₂)

k₁ = k₂

f(n) is one-one function, if n is even.

Also, f'(n) is increasing, when n is odd and f'(n) is decreasing, when n is even.

The correct option is A.