Question

Jonathan's annual income is ${10}^6$ dollars. Which of the following gives his income?

• A. 10 raised to the 6th power
• B. 6 raised to the 10th power
• C. 6 raised to 16th power
• D. 16 raised to 10th power

Answer 1

The correct option is A 10 raised to the 6th power

Jonathan's annual income = ${10}^6$ dollars

This is equivalent to 10 $\times$ 10 $\times$ 10 $\times$ 10 $\times$ 10 $\times$ 10

Hence, we read it as "10 raised to the 6th power".