Question

What is the value of the expression 4/2^-2? a. ½ b. 1 c. 8 d. 16

Answer 1

$2^{-2} = \frac{1}{2^{2} } = \frac{1}{4}$

$\frac{4}{2^{-2} } = \frac{4}{ \frac{1}{4} } = 4$ ÷ $\frac{1}{4} = 4*4= 16$

The answer is D. 16