Let f(x) f(y) = f(xy) for all real x, y. If f(2) = 4, then what is the value of f(1/2)?

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Option 1 : 1/4
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Explanation:

Given:

f(x)f(y) = f(xy)

Let f(x) = xn and f(y) = yn

⇒f(xy) = (xy)n

f(2) = 4

⇒ 4 = (2)n

⇒ n= 2

\(f(\frac{1}{2}) =( \frac{1}{2})^2 =\frac{1}{4}\)

∴ Option (a) is correct.

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