WAEC Mathematics 1993 Question 7

Question 7

Indices

Simplify: (4−½ × 163/4)/41/2

  1. A.¼
  2. B.0
  3. C.1
  4. D.2
  5. E.4
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (2)

Explanation

4−½ = ½, 163/4 = 23 = 8 and 41/2 = 2. So (½ × 8) ÷ 2 = 2.