Class 6 Mathematics - Powers and Exponents Worksheet
1. Write the following using exponents:
a) 2 x 2 x 2 x 2
b) 5 x 5 x 5
c) 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 x 10
2. Evaluate the following:
a) 3^2
b) 4^3
c) 5^4
3. Write the value of the following exponential expressions:
a) 2^5
b) 6^2
c) 7^3
4. Express the following numbers in exponential form:
a) 81 (as power of 3)
b) 64 (as power of 2 or 4)
c) 125 (as power of 5)
5. True or False:
a) 2^3 = 6
b) 10^2 = 100
c) 3^4 = 81
6. Match the following:
a) 2^3 -> i) 16
b) 4^2 -> ii) 9
c) 3^2 -> iii) 8
7. Fill in the blanks:
a) 2^4 = ____
b) 5^3 = ____
c) 10^1 = ____
8. Simplify and write in exponential form:
a) (2 x 2 x 2) x (2 x 2)
b) (3 x 3) x (3 x 3 x 3)
9. Use the laws of exponents:
a) 2^3 x 2^2 = ____
b) 5^4 ÷ 5^2 = ____
10. Word Problem:
If one bacterium doubles every hour, how many bacteria will there be after 6 hours? (Use powers
of 2)