Evaluate: \((64^{\frac{1}{2}} + 125^{\frac{1}{3}})^2\)
A
121
B
144
C
169
D
196
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\([64^{\frac{1}{2}} + 125^{\frac{1}{3}}]^2\) = \([\sqrt{64} + \sqrt[3] {125}]^2\)
\([8 + 5]^2\) = \([13]^2\)
= 169
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49034)