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Question
If a * b denotes the larger of 'a' and 'b' and if a∘b = (a * b) + 3, then write the value of (5)∘(10), where * and ∘ are binary operations.
Solution
Given: a * b denotes the larger of 'a' and 'b'.
Also, a∘b=(a*b)+3
For a = 5 and b = 10
a * b = 5 * 10 = 50
a∘b=5∘10=(5*10)+3 = 50+3=53
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