Question

Simplify 2 · 5^2.
A. 49
B. 20
C. 100
D. 50

Answer 1

D. 50
Evaluate the power
Multiply the numbers- 2 • 25= 50

Answer 2

First raise 5 to the second power:

5^2 = 25

Now multiply:

2 x 25 = 50

The answer is D.50