If x^(1/2) = 5 and y^3 = 8, what is the value of x + y?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

From x^(1/2) = 5, square both sides to get x = 5^2 = 25. From y^3 = 8, take the cube root of both sides to get y = 2. Therefore, x + y = 25 + 2 = 27.