Algebra-1

Question Analysis
This question tests the student's ability to apply the Product of Powers Rule in a real-world context involving data storage.

Key Concept Explanation
The Product of Powers Rule is used to simplify expressions involving repeated multiplication of the same base. When multiplying powers with the same base, you add the exponents: . Here, the base represents the unit size (in megabytes), and the exponents represent how many times it is being multiplied.

Step-by-step Solution
1. Identify the base and exponents in the expression: The base is 2, with exponents 5 and 3.
2. Write the expression for the total storage:
3. Apply the Product of Powers Rule: