Number Properties Puzzle – Challenge 18

Number Properties Puzzle - Challenge 18 is a multiple-choice math challenge from Effortless Math. Read the problem, choose from the answer options below, then open the solution to see the full step-by-step working and check your reasoning against it.

This is a great math challenge that hones students’ logic and creative thinking skills the fun way.

Number Properties Puzzle – Challenge 18

Challenge:

(4^{20}+4^{20}+4^{20}+4^{20} =) ?

A- (4^{120})

B- (16^{30})

C- (4^{30})

D- (2^{40})

E- (2^{42})

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The correct answer is E.

Factorize (4^{20}):
(4^{20}+4^{20}+4^{20}+4^{20} = 4^{20 } (1 + 1 + 1 + 1) = 4^{20 } (4) = 4^{21})
(4^{21} = (2^2)^{21} = 2^{42})

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