NCERT Class XI Mathematics - Mathematical Reasoning - Solutions

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Question : 9
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State whether the “Or” used in the following statements is “exclusive” or “inclusive”. Give reasons for your answer.
(i) Sun rises or Moon sets.
(ii) To apply for a driving licence, you should have a ration card or a passport.
(iii) All integers are positive or negative.
Solution:  
(i) This statement makes use of exclusive “or”. Since when sun rises, moon does not set during day-time.
(ii) This statement makes use of inclusive ‘or’. Since you can apply for a driving licence even if you have a ration card as well as a passport.
(iii) This statement makes use of exclusive ‘or’. Since an integer is either positive or negative, it cannot be both.
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