Question

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Answer 1

a. 16,807

b.
`7^(n)`

Explanation:

Each cut is multiplying by 7, so...

a. After the 5th cut you will have
`7^(5)` = 7 x 7 x 7 x 7x 7 = 16,807.

b. After the nth cut you will have
`7^(n)`.