WAEC Mathematics 2007 Question 45

Question 45

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Find the smallest value of k such that 22 × 33 × 5 × k is a perfect square.

  1. A.3
  2. B.5
  3. C.15
  4. D.30
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (15)

Explanation

Every prime needs an even power. 33 needs one more 3 and 5 needs one more 5, so k = 3 × 5 = 15.