Question: What is the value of (4^3) * (4^-1)?

Options:

1. 4^2
2. 4^3
3. 4^1
4. 4^0

Correct Answer: 4^2

Solution:

Using the property of indices, a^m * a^n = a^(m+n), we have (4^3) * (4^-1) = 4^(3-1) = 4^2.