Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 74

Simplify: 2^4 ÷ 2^-1 A. 1/32 B. 16 C. 32 D. 8

  1. B

  2. A

  3. C

  4. D

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Answer: (C) C

Explanation

When dividing powers of the same base, subtract the exponents: 2⁴ ÷ 2⁻¹ = 2^(4 − (−1)) = 2⁵ = 32.