The correct option is D 72
As we know that the degree of the polynomial is the highest power of the term.
Given, f(x,y)=3x2y−2√xy3+4xy−8x
So, the power of the term 3x2y is 2+1=3, 2√xy3 is 12+3=72, 4xy is 1+1=2 and 8x is 1.
Hence, the degree of the polynomial is 72.