Let S be an ordered set. Let A ⊂ S be a nonempty susbset that is bounded above. Suppose A exist and sup A ∉ A. Show that A contains a countably infinite subset. Show A is infinite.

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Let S be an ordered set. Let A ⊂ S be a nonempty susbset that is bounded above. Suppose A exist and sup A ∉ A. Show that A contains a countably infinite subset. Show A is infinite.

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