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JAMB Mathematics 2017 Objective — Question 3

Question 3 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A binary operation on the set of real numbers is defined by x * y = (x+y)/z for all x,y ∈ R. Find 7*5.

  • A. A. 8
  • B. B. 9
  • C. C. 5
  • D. D. 6Correct

Explanation

x*y=(x+y)/2 = (7+5)/2 = 6.

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