Choose the correct answer for the following:

(2⁰ + 4^-1) × 2² is equal to

(2⁰ + 4^-1) × 2² = (1 + 4^-1) × 2²

(∵ Number with zero exponent rule:If ‘a’ is a rational no. other than zero, then a⁰ = 1)

(∵ Reciprocal law: If ‘a’ is a real no. and m is a positive integer, then )

(A) doesn’t match the solution.

(C) doesn’t match the solution.

(D) doesn’t match the solution.