Evaluate ((2^{0} + 4^{-frac{1}{2}})^{2})
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A.
(frac{1}{4}) -
B.
(frac{5}{4}) -
C.
(frac{9}{4}) -
D.
4 -
E.
9
Correct Answer: Option 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})