Q. Which expression is equivalent to 66×106?Choices:(A) 6061(B) 6012(C) 6036(D) 606
Understand the problem: Understand the problem.We need to find an expression equivalent to the multiplication of 66 and 106.
Use property of exponents: Use the property of exponents for multiplication.When multiplying two powers that have the same exponent but different bases, we can multiply the bases and keep the exponent the same.66×106=(6×10)6
Calculate new base: Calculate the new base.Multiply the bases 6 and 10.6×10=60
Apply new base to exponent: Apply the new base to the exponent.Replace the multiplied bases with the single base of 60.(6×10)6=606
Match with given choices: Match the result with the given choices.The equivalent expression is 606, which matches choice (D).
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