MCQ
The binary operation $*$ is defined by $a^ * b=a^2+b^2+a b+1$, then $(2^ * 3)^ * 2$ is equal to:
  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $40$
  • C
    $400$
  • $445$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$445$
Given: $a{ }^* b=a^2+b^2+a b+1$
$2^ * 3=2^2+3^2+2 \times 3+1$
$=4+9+6+1$
$=20$
$(2^ * 3)^ * 2=20^ * 2$
$=20^2+2^2+20 \times 2+1$
$=400+4+40+1$
$=445$

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