Simplify the Expression $\left( 8 a ^ { 5 } \right) \cdot \left( 2 a ^ { 8 } \right)$

question 374

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $\left( 8 a ^ { 5 } \right) \cdot \left( 2 a ^ { 8 } \right)$

• A) \(16 a ^{40}\)
• B) \(16 a ^ { 13 }\)
• C) \(10 ^ { 13 }\)
• D)\( 10^{40}\)

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