A binary operation ⊕ is defines on the set of all positive integers by a

MATHEMATICS
JAMB 1994

A binary operation ⊕ is defines on the set of all positive integers by a ⊕ b = ab for all positive integers a, b. Which of the following properties does NOT hold?

  • A. closure
  • B. identity
  • C. positive
  • D. inverse

Correct Answer: D. inverse



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