Solve (2³)².

A. 2⁸
B. 2⁶
C. 2⁹
D. 32
Correct Answer: B. 2⁶

Correct answer: 2⁶. (2³)² = 2^(3 × 2) = 2⁶ = 64.

Background: Power rule: (aᵐ)ⁿ = aᵐⁿ.

  • 2⁸: 2⁸ is 256.
  • 2⁹: 2⁹ is 512.
  • 32: 32 is 2⁵.

Did you know? 2⁶ = 64, not 32.

Memory trick: Power of a power → multiply the powers.

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