Surds and Indices Actual Question in CMAT 2023 Slot – 1

Q1. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: (243) 0.16 × (9) 0.1 = 0.3

Statement II: If 3.105 x 10P = 0.00239 + 0.000715, then P = -3

In the light of the above statements choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

EXPLANATION

Explanation:
Statement I:

(243) 0.16 × (9) 0.1 = 0.3= 30.8 × 30.2 = 3

Therefore, statement I is incorrect.


Statement II:

3.105 × 10
P = 0.00239 + 0.000715
3.105 × 10P = 0.003105
3105 × 10P = 3.105

P = -3
Therefore, statement II is correct.
The answer is option D.

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