OAU Post-UTME Mathematics 2014 Question 4

Question 4

Indices

Evaluate (1/25)−1/2 + (1/8)−2/3

  1. A.8
  2. B.10
  3. C.9
  4. D.6
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (9)

Explanation

(1/25)−1/2 = 251/2 = 5 and (1/8)−2/3 = 82/3 = 4. 5 + 4 = 9.