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Let '*' and '^' be two binary operations such that a * b = a\(^2\)b...

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Let '*' and '^' be two binary operations such that a * b = a\(^2\)b and a ^ b = 2a + b. Find (-4 * 2) ^ (7 * -1).

  • A. -49
  • B. 64
  • C. 113
  • D. 15
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

Given that, a * b = a\(^2\)b and a ^ b = 2a + b

(-4 * 2) = (-4)\(^2\) x 2 = 16 x 2 = 32

(7 * -1) = 7\(^2\) x (-1) = 49 x (-1) = -49

∴ (-4 * 2) ^ (7 * -1) = 2(32) + (-49) = 64 - 49 = 15

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