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Post-UTME Mathematics 2019 Objective — Question 35

Question 35 of 50 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Solve for y in the equation 10^y x 5^(2y-2) x 4^(y-1) = 1

  • A. 3/4
  • B. 5/4
  • C. 2/3Correct
  • D. 5

Explanation

Equating powers of the prime factorizations of 10, 5, and 4 as in the source solution gives y=2/3.

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