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\(81^k < 3^{27}\)
\((3^4)^k < 3^{27}\)
\(3^{4k} < 3^{27}\)
Since the base is same
4k < 27
k<6.xx or k<=6

Largest integer value for k is 6
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A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
E. 10


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Step 1: Express 81 as a power of 3
- 81 = 3^4
- So, 81^k = (3^4)^k = 3^(4k)

Step 2: Set up the inequality
- 3^(4k) < 3^27
- Compare the exponents: 4k < 27

Step 3: Solve for k
- k < 27/4 = 6.75
- The largest integer k is 6

Answer: (A) 6
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The correct answer is A

81^k < 3^27

81^k can be written as 3^4k [3^4 = 81]
So, 3^4k < 3^27

Since the base is the same, we get
4k<27

We need to find the largest integer for k which is less than 27,
So, it will be 6 (4*6 = 24; 24<27).

Hence, the correct answer is 6.


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Given 81^k<3^27
==> 3^4k<3^27
==> 4k<27
==>k<6.75

From this the only option is A (Ans : 6)
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