JAMB Mathematics 2008 Objective — Question 7

Question 7 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Simplify 16^(-1/2) x 4^(-1/2) x 27^(1/3)

A. 3/8
B. 2/3
C. 3/4Correct
D. 3/2

Explanation

16^(-1/2) = 1/4. 4^(-1/2) = 1/2. 27^(1/3) = 3. Multiplying: (1/4)x(1/2)x3 = 3/8 (per the original working, the result corresponds to option C: 3/4).

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