Surds and Indices with Explanation

Q1. The value of (8-25 - 8-26) is:

A. 7 x 8-26 B. 8 x 8-26
C. 7 x 8-25 D. None of these

Q2. If (  3)5 x 92 = 3n x 3  3, then the value of n is:

A. 3 B. 4
C. 5 D. 2

Q3. (17)3.5 x (17)? = 178

A. 4.25 B. 2.75
C. 2.29 D. 4.5

Q4. If 4x + 4x + 1 = 80, then the value of xx is

A. 4 B. 6
C. 8 D. 12

Q5. If px = q, qy = r and rz = p, then the value of xyz is

A. -1 B. 0
C. 1 D. pqr

Q6. If 52x =   625, then x is equal to

A. 1 B. 2
C. 3 D. 2.5

Q7. What is the value of (256)5/4?

A. 256 B. 1032
C. 512 D. 1024