WAEC Mathematics 2014 Question 35

Question 35

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Simplify: √((82 × 4n+1)/(22n × 16))

  1. A.16
  2. B.8
  3. C.4
  4. D.1
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (4)

Explanation

In powers of 2: (26 × 22n+2)/(22n × 24) = 24 = 16, and √16 = 4.