Q.

The function f:N-{1}N; defined by f(n) = the highest prime factor of n, is:                   [2024]

1 one-one only  
2 both one-one and onto  
3 neither one-one nor onto  
4 onto only  

Ans.

(3)

   Given, f:N-{1}N

   f(n)=the highest prime factor of n

   For one-one: If n=4,f(n)=2.

   If n=8,f(n)=2  f is not one-one.

   For onto : Range = All prime numbers

   Co-domain = Set of natural numbers

   Range  Co-domain  f is not onto.