OCR FP3 — Question 8 13 marks

Exam BoardOCR
ModuleFP3 (Further Pure Mathematics 3)
Marks13
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TopicGroups
TypeIsomorphism between groups
DifficultyChallenging +1.3 This is a Further Pure Mathematics 3 group theory question requiring identification of identity elements, isomorphism analysis, and a closure proof. While it involves multiple parts and abstract algebra concepts beyond standard A-level, the techniques are relatively standard for FP3: computing Cayley tables for small finite groups, comparing group structures, and algebraic manipulation for closure. The isomorphism part requires systematic reasoning but no deep insight, and the closure proof is algebraic verification rather than creative problem-solving. Moderately challenging for Further Maths but within expected scope.
Spec8.03c Group definition: recall and use, show structure is/isn't a group8.03l Isomorphism: determine using informal methods

Groups \(A, B, C\) and \(D\) are defined as follows: \begin{align} A: &\quad \text{the set of numbers } \{2, 4, 6, 8\} \text{ under multiplication modulo 10,}
B: &\quad \text{the set of numbers } \{1, 5, 7, 11\} \text{ under multiplication modulo 12,}
C: &\quad \text{the set of numbers } \{2^0, 2^1, 2^2, 2^3\} \text{ under multiplication modulo 15,}
D: &\quad \text{the set of numbers } \left\{\frac{1+2m}{1+2n}, \text{ where } m \text{ and } n \text{ are integers}\right\} \text{ under multiplication.} \end{align}
  1. Write down the identity element for each of groups \(A, B, C\) and \(D\). [2]
  2. Determine in each case whether the groups \begin{align} &A \text{ and } B,
    &B \text{ and } C,
    &A \text{ and } C \end{align} are isomorphic or non-isomorphic. Give sufficient reasons for your answers. [5]
  3. Prove the closure property for group \(D\). [4]
  4. Elements of the set \(\left\{\frac{1+2m}{1+2n}, \text{ where } m \text{ and } n \text{ are integers}\right\}\) are combined under addition. State which of the four basic group properties are not satisfied. (Justification is not required.) [2]

Groups $A, B, C$ and $D$ are defined as follows:
\begin{align}
A: &\quad \text{the set of numbers } \{2, 4, 6, 8\} \text{ under multiplication modulo 10,} \\
B: &\quad \text{the set of numbers } \{1, 5, 7, 11\} \text{ under multiplication modulo 12,} \\
C: &\quad \text{the set of numbers } \{2^0, 2^1, 2^2, 2^3\} \text{ under multiplication modulo 15,} \\
D: &\quad \text{the set of numbers } \left\{\frac{1+2m}{1+2n}, \text{ where } m \text{ and } n \text{ are integers}\right\} \text{ under multiplication.}
\end{align}

\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item Write down the identity element for each of groups $A, B, C$ and $D$. [2]
\item Determine in each case whether the groups
\begin{align}
&A \text{ and } B, \\
&B \text{ and } C, \\
&A \text{ and } C
\end{align}
are isomorphic or non-isomorphic. Give sufficient reasons for your answers. [5]
\item Prove the closure property for group $D$. [4]
\item Elements of the set $\left\{\frac{1+2m}{1+2n}, \text{ where } m \text{ and } n \text{ are integers}\right\}$ are combined under addition. State which of the four basic group properties are not satisfied. (Justification is not required.) [2]
\end{enumerate}

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