If 8 ⊕ 2 = 5 and 6 ⊕ 3 = 4.5, then what is 10 ⊕ 5?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
8 ⊕ 2 = (8 + 2)/2 = 10/2 = 5
6 ⊕ 3 = (6 + 3)/2 = 9/2 = 4.5
That is,
a ⊕ b = (a + b)/2
Now,
10 ⊕ 5 = (10 + 5)/2 = 15/2 = 7.5
Correct answer: 7.5