ASVAB · Exponents and Roots

What is 4³?

Correct answer

64

  1. A 12
  2. B 64
  3. C 16
  4. D 48

Why this is the answer

4³ = 4 × 4 × 4 = 16 × 4 = 64. Exponents represent repeated multiplication. 4³ means 4 multiplied by itself 3 times, giving 64.
Source: ASVAB MK, Exponents

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