KVPY2016MathematicsFunctions
Let f be a function defined on the set of all positive integers such that f( xy )=f( x )+f( y ) for all positive integers x , y . If f(12)=24 and f(8)=15 , the value of f(48) is
Options
- A31
- B32
- C33
- D34
Correct answer
D. 34
Step-by-step solution
f(x y)=f(x)+f(y) f(x)= _ a x So, f(12)=24 _ a 12=24 12=a²⁴ & f(8)=15 _ a 8=15 8=a¹⁵ 2=a⁵ So, f(48)= _ a 48= _ a 12+ _ a 4= _ a 12+ _ a 2²=24+2 5=34