JAMB Mathematics 2005 Question 7

Question 7

Indices

Evaluate (813/4 − 271/3)/(3 × 23).

  1. A.3
  2. B.1
  3. C.1/3
  4. D.1/8
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (1)

Explanation

813/4 = 27 and 271/3 = 3, so the value is (27 − 3)/24 = 1.