A binary operation ♦ is defined on the set R, of real numbers by (a...

FURTHER MATHEMATICSWAEC 2006

A binary operation ♦ is defined on the set R, of real numbers by \(a ♦ b = \frac{ab}{4}\). Find the value of \(\sqrt{2} ♦ \sqrt{6}\).

  • A. \(\sqrt{3}\)
  • B. \(\frac{3\sqrt{2}}{4}\)
  • C. \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)
  • D. \(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\)

Correct Answer: C. \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)

Explanation

\(a ♦ b = \frac{ab}{4}\)

\(\sqrt{2} ♦ \sqrt{6} = \frac{\sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{6}}{4} = \frac{\sqrt{12}}{4}\)

= \(\frac{2\sqrt{3}}{4} \)

= \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)

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