Let $S = \{1, 2, 3\}$. Determine whether the function $f: S \rightarrow S$ defined as below has an inverse. Find $f^{-1}$,if it exists: $f = \{(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3)\}$.

  • A
    $f$ is not invertible.
  • B
    $f$ is invertible and $f^{-1} = \{(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3)\}$.
  • C
    $f$ is invertible and $f^{-1} = \{(3, 3), (2, 2), (1, 1)\}$.
  • D
    $f$ is not a function.

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