Question 1 Permutations. Consider the permutation σ = (123) (135) (245) (1 2). (a) Write σ as a product of disjoint cycles. (b) Determine whether σ is even or odd. (c) Find the order of σ. (d) Find the inverse of σ.

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Question 1 Permutations. Consider the permutation σ = (123) (135) (245) (1 2).
(a) Write σ as a product of disjoint cycles.
(b) Determine whether σ is even or odd.
(c) Find the order of σ.
(d) Find the inverse of σ.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1 Permutations. Consider the permutation σ = (123) (135) (245) (1 2). (a) Write σ as a product of disjoint cycles. (b) Determine whether σ is even or odd. (c) Find the order of σ. (d) Find the inverse of σ.
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