Evaluate \((2^{0} + 4^{-\frac{1}{2}})^{2}\)
- \(\frac{1}{4}\)
- \(\frac{5}{4}\)
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\(\frac{9}{4}\)
- 4
- 9
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
\((2^{0} + 4^{-\frac{1}{2}})^{2}\)
= \((1 + (\frac{1}{4})^{\frac{1}{2}})^{2}\)
= \((1 + \frac{1}{2})^{2}\)
= \((\frac{3}{2})^{2} = \frac{9}{4}\)