WAEC Further Mathematics 2006 Question 20

Question 20

Indices and Logarithms

Simplify 8n × 22n ÷ 43n.

  1. A.2−n
  2. B.21−n
  3. C.2n
  4. D.2n+1
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (2−n)

Explanation

Write everything in base 2: 23n × 22n ÷ 26n = 23n + 2n − 6n = 2−n.