JAMB Mathematics 1980 Question 2

Question 2

Indices

Evaluate (20 + 4-½)2

  1. A.1/4
  2. B.5/4
  3. C.9/4
  4. D.4
  5. E.9
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (9/4)

Explanation

2⁰ = 1 and 4^(−½) = 1/√4 = ½, so the value is (1½)² = 9/4.