What is the value of (16^(1/2))^(1/2) ?

Question

What is the value of  (\sqrt{16})^{\frac{1}{2}}

A. 1

B. 2

C. 8

D. 16

E. 32

v12345 · Answer

(\sqrt{16})^{\frac{1}{2}} 
=  (4)^{\frac{1}{2}} 
= 2

Hence, OA is (B).

urshi · Answer

√16 = (16)½
Therefore,
(√16)½ = ((16)½)½ 
 = ((2⁴)½)½
 = (2⁴)¼ 
 = 2

Option B

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gmatter923 · Answer

Ans is B. 2.

I think, if 4 had been included in one of the options, many would have made a mistake of choosing that(in the exam), given the time limitations.

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