WAEC Mathematics 2008 Question 30

Question 30

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If 2n = 128, find the value of (2n−1)(5n−2).

  1. A.5(106)
  2. B.2(106)
  3. C.5(105)
  4. D.2(105)
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Answer: D (2(105))

Explanation

27 = 128, so n = 7. Then 26 × 55 = 2 × (2 × 5)5 = 2(105).