What is the value of (2^3 × 2^5) ÷ 2^4?

Correct answer: C. 16

  • A. 8
  • B. 12
  • C. 16
  • D. 32

Explanation

For the same base, exponents are added during multiplication and subtracted during division. Thus the expression becomes 2^(3+5-4) = 2^4 = 16.

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