Question

In 3${}^5$, 5 indicates the number of times 3 is used as a repeated factor, what is it called?

• A. Base
• B. Index
• C. Exponent
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both B and C

In 3${}^5$, the repeated factor 3 is called the base and the number 5 written slightly raised at the right of factor 3 is called the index or exponent.