WAEC Mathematics 1999 Question 1

Question 1

Surds

Evaluate √20 × (√5)3

  1. A.10
  2. B.20
  3. C.25
  4. D.50
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (50)

Explanation

√20 = 2√5 and (√5)3 = 5√5, so the product is 2 × 5 × √5 × √5 = 10 × 5 = 50.