CUET PG 2022 — Mathematics PYQ
CUET PG | Mathematics | 2022If (25)7.5×(5)2.5÷(125)1.5=(5)x then x=?
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
13
(Correct Answer) - B.
8.5
- C.
16
- D.
17.5
13
Explanation
1. Express all bases as powers of 5:
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25=52
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125=53
2. Substitute these values back into the equation:
(52)7.5×(5)2.5÷(53)1.5=5x
3. Apply the Power of a Power rule (am)n=am×n:
(5)2×7.5×(5)2.5÷(5)3×1.5=5x
(5)15×(5)2.5÷(5)4.5=5x
4. Apply Exponent Rules for Multiplication and Division:
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Multiplication: am×an=am+n
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Division: am÷an=am−n
515+2.5−4.5=5x
5. Simplify the exponents:
517.5−4.5=5x
513=5x
x=13
Explanation
1. Express all bases as powers of 5:
-
25=52
-
125=53
2. Substitute these values back into the equation:
(52)7.5×(5)2.5÷(53)1.5=5x
3. Apply the Power of a Power rule (am)n=am×n:
(5)2×7.5×(5)2.5÷(5)3×1.5=5x
(5)15×(5)2.5÷(5)4.5=5x
4. Apply Exponent Rules for Multiplication and Division:
-
Multiplication: am×an=am+n
-
Division: am÷an=am−n
515+2.5−4.5=5x
5. Simplify the exponents:
517.5−4.5=5x
513=5x
x=13

