ECZ 2017 · GCE Paper 1 — Index Notation
Given that x = 3.2 × 34 and y = 4 × 32, evaluate xy.
- A. 0.8
- B. 72
- C. 7.2
- D. 2.4
Verified working — step 1
Split the fraction into two easy divisions: numbers with numbers, powers with powers - and dividing powers SUBTRACTS the indices.The full step-by-step working and final answer are included with Premium — checked against ECZ marking standards.
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