If $4 \oplus 3 = 19$ and $5 \oplus 2 = 17$, then $6 \oplus 4 = ?$
24
28
34
32
Correct answer: 34
Solution
Using the pattern $a \oplus b = ab + a + b$, we get $4\oplus 3 = 12+4+3=19$ and $5\oplus 2 = 10+5+2=17$. Applying the same rule, $6\oplus 4 = 24+6+4 = 34$.