Q. If $f:R \rightarrow R$ is given by $f(x) = \left\{ \begin{array}{r} - 1,\ when\ x\ is\ rational \\ 1,\ when\ x\ is\ irrational \end{array}\ \right.\ ,$ Then $(fof)(1 - \sqrt{3})$ is equal to

A) 1
B) -1
C) $\sqrt{3}$
D) 0
Explanation

(b)
Given, $f(x) = \left\{ \begin{array}{r}
- 1,\ when\ x\ is\ rational \\
1,\ when\ x\ is\ irrational
\end{array} \right.\$
Now, $(fof)\left( 1 - \sqrt{3} \right) = f\left\lbrack f\left( 1 - \sqrt{3} \right) \right\rbrack = f(1) = - 1$

Dr. Abubacker
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