Question

Which power of $8$ is equal to $2^6$?

• A. $3$
• B. $2$
• C. $1$
• D. $4$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$2$

Step 1. Explanation for the correct option.

As,

$$\begin{gathered} 2^6=64 \\ =8\times 8 \\ =8^2 \end{gathered}$$

So, power of $8$ is equal to $2^6$ is equal to the $8$ power of $2$.

Step 2. Explanation for the incorrect options.

Since, $2^6=8^2$. So, all the other options are incorrect.

Hence, the correct option is $\mathrm{B}$.