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Let x and y be positive real numbers such that log5(x+y)+log5(xy)=3 and log2ylog2x=1log23. Then xy equals

Options

A

250

B

25

C

100

D

150

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Correct Answer :

Option D

150

Solution :

Correct Option: 3 (which corresponds to 100)

Let's simplify the first equation:
log5(x+y)+log5(xy)=3

Using the property of logarithms log(a)+log(b)=log(ab):
log5((x+y)(xy))=3
log5(x2y2)=3
x2y2=53=125 --- (Equation 1)

Now let's simplify the second equation:
log2ylog2x=1log23

Using the property log(a)log(b)=logab:
log2yx=log22log23
log2yx=log223
yx=23
y=2x3 --- (Equation 2)

Substitute Equation 2 into Equation 1:
x22x32=125
x24x2,9=125
5x29=125
x2=125×95=25×9=225

Since x must be a positive real number, we have:
x=15

Now find y using Equation 2:
y=2(15)3=10

Therefore, xy is:
xy=15×10=150

Let's double check the option values. The calculation shows xy=150, which corresponds to Option 4.

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