1990 AHSME Problems/Problem 23

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Problem

If $x,y>0, log_y(x)+log_x(y)=\frac{10}{3} \text{ and } xy=144,\text{ then }\frac{x+y}{2}=$


$\text{(A) } 12\sqrt{2}\quad \text{(B) } 13\sqrt{3}\quad \text{(C) } 24\quad \text{(D) } 30\quad \text{(E) } 36$

Solution

$\fbox{B}$

See also

1990 AHSME (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 22
Followed by
Problem 24
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