Correct option is B
Given:
Formula:
When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents:
am × an = a(m + n)
Solution:
Add the exponents:
= 1 + 3/2 + 2 + 5/2 + 3 + 7/2 + 4 + 9/2 + 5
= (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5) + (3/2 + 5/2 + 7/2 + 9/2)
= 15 + (3 + 5 + 7 + 9)/2
= 15 + 24/2
= 15 + 12
= 27
Final Answer:
(b) a27