Surds and Indices - Quantitative Aptitude (MCQ) questions for Q. 20790

Q.  If 5a = 625, then the value of 5(a – 2) is:
- Published on 07 Jul 17

a. 5
b. 25
c. 125
d. 625

ANSWER: 25
 
5a = 625
5a = 54
a = 4
Therefore,
5(a – 2) = 5(4 – 2) = 52 = 25

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