If a ⊕ b means a² + b², so that 2 ⊕ 3 = 13, what is 3 ⊕ 5?

Correct answer: C. 34

Apply the definition: 3 ⊕ 5 = 3² + 5² = 9 + 25 = 34. Note that 64 would be (3 + 5)², a different operation. Check the definition on the example first: 2² + 3² = 4 + 9 = 13, as given.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is C. 34

Apply the definition: 3 ⊕ 5 = 3² + 5² = 9 + 25 = 34. Note that 64 would be (3 + 5)², a different operation. Check the definition on the example first: 2² + 3² = 4 + 9 = 13, as given.

Topic: Coding-Decoding and Symbolic Reasoning MCQs · Subject: Analytical Ability