UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2017 (Model questions) Question 10

Question 10

Surds

Simplify (√147 − √75)/√48

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

Answer: B (1/2)

Explanation

(7√3 − 5√3)/(4√3) = 2√3/(4√3) = 1/2.