Question

The number of microorganism present on fossil is given as (10${}^4$)${}^2$. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following is equivalent to the number of microorganisms?

• A. 10${}^6$
• B. 10${}^6$
• C. 10${}^8$
• D. 10${}^{16}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C 10${}^8$

$({10}^4{)}^2={10}^{4\times 2}[\because (a^m{)}^n=a^{m\times n}]={10}^8$