(b) (i) Let G be the set of all permutations of the positive integers. Let H be the subset of elements of G that can be expressed as a product of a finite number of cycles. Prove that H is a subgroup of G. (ii) Let a and ẞ belongs to Sr. Prove that Baẞ-¹ and a are both even or both odd. 3+2

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(b) (i) Let G be the set of all permutations of the positive integers. Let H be the subset of elements
of G that can be expressed as a product of a finite number of cycles. Prove that H is a
subgroup of G.
(ii) Let a and ẞ belongs to Sr. Prove that Baẞ-¹ and a are both even or both odd.
3+2
Transcribed Image Text:(b) (i) Let G be the set of all permutations of the positive integers. Let H be the subset of elements of G that can be expressed as a product of a finite number of cycles. Prove that H is a subgroup of G. (ii) Let a and ẞ belongs to Sr. Prove that Baẞ-¹ and a are both even or both odd. 3+2
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