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If a \(\ast\) b = + \(\sqrt{ab}\), evaluate 2 \(\ast\)(12 \(\ast\) 27)

If a \(\ast\) b = + \(\sqrt{ab}\), evaluate 2 \(\ast\)(12 \(\ast\) 27)
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  • A 12
  • B 9
  • C 6
  • D 2
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
\(2 \ast (12 \ast 27)\)
\(12 \ast 27 = + \sqrt{12 \times 27}\)
= \(+ \sqrt{324} = 18\)
\(2 \ast 18 = + \sqrt{2 \times 18}\)
= \(+ \sqrt{36} = 6\)

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