OAU Post-UTME Mathematics 2021 (Batch B) Question 14

Question 14

Indices

Evaluate (16y2 × 22y1/2)/(641/2 × y5/2).

  1. A.8
  2. B.10
  3. C.16
  4. D.20
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (8)

Explanation

Top: 64y5/2. Bottom: 8y5/2. The y terms cancel, leaving 64/8 = 8.