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GCE Mathematics 2025 Objective — Question 16

Question 16 of 60 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Mathematics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Solve the equation x^5 = 1/32.

  • A. -5
  • B. -1/5
  • C. 1/5

Explanation

1/32 = 2^-5, so x^5 = 2^-5, giving x = 2^-1 = 1/2.

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