Simplify: 16\(^{\frac{5}{4}}\) x 2\(^{-3}\) x 3\(^0\)
A
0
B
2
C
4
D
10
E
20
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
16\(^{\frac{5}{4}}\) x 2\(^{-3}\) x 3\(^0\)
= \((2^4)^{\frac{5}{4}} \times 2^{-3} \times 1\)
= \(2^5 \times 2^{-3} \times 1\)
= \(2^2\)
= 4.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23466)