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Let f:NN be a function such that fm+n=fm+fn for every m, nN. If f6=18 then f2·f3 is equal to :
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Options:
  • A 54
  • B 6
  • C 36
  • D 18
Solution:
1965 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 54

Given functional equation is 

fm+n=fm+fn;m,nN ....1

Put m=n=3

f(3+3)=f(3)+f(3)

f(3)=9f6=18

Put m=2,n=1 in equation 1

f(3)=f(2+1)=f(2)+f(1)

=f(1+1)+f(1)

=f(1)+f(1)+f(1)

9=3f(1)

f(1)=3

f(2)=f(1+1)=f(1)+f(1)=6

Now,

f(2)·f(3)=(6)(9)=54

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