The less-than relation, <, on a set of real numbers is ______
A. not a partial ordering because it is not asymmetric and irreflexive equals antisymmetric
B. a partial ordering since it is asymmetric and reflexive
C. a partial ordering since it is antisymmetric and reflexive
D. not a partial ordering because it is not antisymmetric and reflexive
Answer:A
The less-than relation, <, on a set of real numbers is ______
A. not a partial ordering because it is not asymmetric and irreflexive equals antisymmetric B. a partial ordering since it is asymmetric and reflexive C. a partial ordering since it is antisymmetric and reflexive D. not a partial ordering because it is not antisymmetric and reflexive