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PS · Problem Solving
655-705
Exponents/Powers
Determine the last digit of the expression
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5
6
Correct
C
3
D
4
E
1
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To find the last digit of the expression , we first look at the last digits of the bases. The last digit of 48293 is 3, and the last digit of 25684 is 4. We need to find the last digit of and . The last digit of powers of 3 cycles through 3, 9, 7, 1, and since is very…
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NafisFeb 13, 2025
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What this question tests
What it tests
Your grasp of exponent rules — multiplying and dividing powers, power-of-a-power, and negative/zero exponents.
Common trap
Adding exponents when multiplying bases that have the same exponent, or confusing (x^a)^b with x^(a·b).
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Difficulty
655-705
Type
PS
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