If a (ast) b = + (sqrt{ab}), evaluate 2 (ast)(12 (ast) 27)
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A.
12 -
B.
9 -
C.
6 -
D.
2
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
(2 ast (12 ast 27))
(12 ast 27 = + sqrt{12 times 27})
= (+ sqrt{324} = 18)
(2 ast 18 = + sqrt{2 times 18})
= (+ sqrt{36} = 6)
If a (ast) b = + (sqrt{ab}), evaluate 2 (ast)(12 (ast) 27)
(2 ast (12 ast 27))
(12 ast 27 = + sqrt{12 times 27})
= (+ sqrt{324} = 18)
(2 ast 18 = + sqrt{2 times 18})
= (+ sqrt{36} = 6)