WAEC Mathematics 2003 Question 38

Question 38

Algebraic Expressions

The square root of a number is 2k. What is half of the number

  1. A.√(k/2)
  2. B.√k
  3. C.½k2
  4. D.2k2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (2k2)

Explanation

The number is (2k)2 = 4k2, and half of it is 2k2.