GATE AE 2022 • Q8 MCQ • 2 Marks

General Aptitude

Verbal & Numerical Aptitude

Subtopic: Analytical Reasoning

Question Statement:

Consider the following functions for non-zero positive integers, p and q. f(p, q) = p × p × p × … … … × pᇣᇧᇧᇧᇧᇧᇧᇤᇧᇧᇧᇧᇧᇧᇥ ௤ terms = p௤; f(p, 1) = p g(p, q) = p௣௣௣௣⫶⫶⫶(౫౦ ౪౥ ೜ ౪౛౨ౣ౩) ; g(p, 1) = p Which one of the following options is correct based on the above?

Options:

  • (A) f(2,2) = g(2,2)
  • (B) f(g(2,2), 2) < f൫2, g(2,2)൯
  • (C) g(2,1) ≠ f(2,1)
  • (D) f(3,2) > g(3,2)

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2022 Q.8)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Verbal & Numerical Aptitude** under *General Aptitude* (2 Marks, MCQ). **2. Aerospace Engineering Deduction**: - Applying standard governing principles of Verbal & Numerical Aptitude. - Option **(A)** matches the analytical derivation and official criteria. **3. Final Answer**: Correct Option is **(A)**.

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