JAMB Mathematics 1990 Question 9

Question 9

Surds

Simplify √27 + 3/√3

  1. A.4√3
  2. B.4/√3
  3. C.3√3
  4. D.√3/4
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (4√3)

Explanation

√27 = 3√3 and 3/√3 = √3, so the sum is 4√3.