WAEC Mathematics 2006 Question 49

Question 49

Surds

Simplify: 20/(5√28 − 2√63)

  1. A.5√7/7
  2. B.5√5/7
  3. C.7√5/5
  4. D.7√7/5
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (5√7/7)

Explanation

5√28 = 10√7 and 2√63 = 6√7, so the denominator is 4√7. 20/(4√7) = 5/√7 = 5√7/7.