Unilorin Post-UTME Mathematics 2022 (Model questions) Question 3

Question 3

Binary Operations

A binary operation on the set of real numbers is defined by x ∗ y = (x + y)/2 for all x, y ∈ R. Find 7 ∗ 5

  1. A.8
  2. B.9
  3. C.5
  4. D.6
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (6)

Explanation

7 ∗ 5 = (7 + 5)/2 = 12/2 = 6.