SOLUTION: which of the following is the greatest? a) 2(^3^5) b) {{{(2^3)^5}}} c) 3(^2^5) d) {{{(3^2)^5}}} e) 5(^3^2)

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Question 378088: which of the following is the greatest?
a) 2(^3^5)
b) %282%5E3%29%5E5
c) 3(^2^5)
d) %283%5E2%29%5E5
e) 5(^3^2)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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a) 2%5E%283%5E5%29%5E%22%22=2%5E243=1.4%2A10%5E73


b) %282%5E3%29%5E5=8%5E5=32768


c) 3%5E%282%5E5%29%5E%22%22=3%5E32=1.85%2A10%5E15


d) %283%5E2%29%5E5=9%5E5=59049


e) 5%5E%283%5E2%29%5E%22%22=5%5E9=1953125


So choice A is the largest.


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