The problem appears to use a custom operator $\oplus$ which is defined by the pattern observed in the given equations. To determine this pattern, let's analyze the given expressions:

$7 \oplus 9 \oplus 10 = 8$

$9 \oplus 11 \oplus 30 = 5$

$11 \oplus 17 \oplus 21 = 13$

We'll start by identifying the pattern in these equations. Notice that the custom operation seems to combine three numbers to produce a single result. One of the ways to detect a pattern is to observe the simple arithmetic properties like addition, subtraction, or bitwise operations.

First, let's try using simple addition (modulus operation) since $\oplus$ might involve sum modulo a certain number:

$ (a + b + c) \mod d = result $

However, we need to determine the modulus $d$.

Let's test our hypothesis on each of the given equations:

1. $7 + 9 + 10 = 26$, and $26 \mod ? = 8$

2. $9 + 11 + 30 = 50$, and $50 \mod ? = 5$

3. $11 + 17 + 21 = 49$, and $49 \mod ? = 13$

We notice that the results suggest a pattern with modulus 18:

$ (7 + 9 + 10) \mod 18 = 26 \mod 18 = 8 $

$ (9 + 11 + 30) \mod 18 = 50 \mod 18 = 5 $

$ (11 + 17 + 21) \mod 18 = 49 \mod 18 = 13 $

Each computation fits consistently. Thus, the $\oplus$ operation can be defined as:

$ a \oplus b \oplus c = (a + b + c) \mod 18 $

Now let's use this pattern to compute the value of $23 \oplus 4 \oplus 15$:

$ 23 + 4 + 15 = 42 $

$ 42 \mod 18 = 6 $

Thus, the value of $23 \oplus 4 \oplus 15$ is 6, which corresponds to Option A.

So, the answer is Option A: 6.

Missing Number · Logical Reasoning and General Mental Ability · UPSC Civil Service

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