ABC26GN1934 · Surds and Indices

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Surds and Indices · Exam: · Marks: · Difficulty:

Simplify  a   a  ; the result is (M.B.A. , 2011)   4
(a)a
(b)a8 12
(c)a
(d)a16
Answer
Answer (as printed): A
Explanation
 a   a  =  ( a9 ) 6  .  ( a9 ) 3   1 1   1 1  9 × × × 4 9 × × × 4 = a 6 3  . a 3 6  = a2 . a2 = a4.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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