easy · GMAT Quantitative Reasoning
A base b satisfies 0 < b < 1, and it is raised to an exponent greater than 1, for example left(1/2right)^3.
What is the numerical effect of raising such a base to an exponent greater than 1?
- The value becomes greater than 1
- The value increases
- The value remains constant
- The value becomes negative
- The value decreases
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