If √5 = 236, then the value of √5/2 – 10/√5 + √125 is equal to:

A    5.59

B    7.826

C    8.944

D    10.062

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

 

√5/2 – 10/√5 + √125

= ((5)2 - 20 + 2√5 x 5√5)/(2√5)

= (5 - 20 + 50)/2√5

= (35/2√5) x (√5/√5)

= 35√5/10

= (7 x 2.236)/2

= 7 x 1.118

= 7.826

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