BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem

Target Test Prep · GMAT

Choose how you want to prepare

Learn live with an expert or move at your own pace. Every option includes the complete TTP study system.

★★★★★5.0559 reviews
GMATLiveTeach 7 seats left
Chris Peckover
NEXT LIVE COHORT

Oct 13 to Jan 7, 2027

with Chris Peckover

Schedule
Tue, Thu · 8:00 to 10:00 PM ET
Included
40 live hours + 6 months of GMAT OnDemand
  • Live instruction and real-time questions
  • Class recordings and assigned practice
View class & enroll
Limited cohort · enrollment openTarget Test Prep
EALiveTeach 5 seats left
Logan Thompson
EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT

Sep 6 to Dec 6, 2026

with Logan Thompson

Schedule
Sun · 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET
Included
Live EA class + 6 months of EA OnDemand
  • Expert-led weekly online sessions
  • EA Masterclass access between classes
View EA class & enroll
Limited cohort · enrollment openTarget Test Prep
GMATOnDemand Start anytime
SELF-PACED MASTERCLASS

Target Test Prep GMAT OnDemand

Complete access from day one. Study on your schedule.

130-point score guarantee
$0to start then $127/mo
  • Personalized study plan and analytics
  • Thousands of lessons and practice questions
Start free 5-day trial
Read 559 reviewsTarget Test Prep

Compare the format, schedule, and included access before enrolling. Prices and seat counts shown reflect the supplied offer details.

17^3 + 17^4 =

Expert replies
Post new topic Post Reply
Previous Topic Next Topic
Source: — Problem Solving |

GMAT/MBA Expert

User avatar
GMAT Instructor
Posts: 3008
Joined: Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:19 amFollowed by: 34 members
Location: Grand Central / New York
Thanked: 470 times

Re: 17^3 + 17^4 =

by Jay@ManhattanReview » Thu Apr 23, 2020 10:13 pm
BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:07 am
 17^3 + 17^4 =

(A) 17^7
(B) 17^3*18
(C) 17^6*18
(D) 2*17^3 + 17
(E) 2*17^3 - 17

Answer: B
Source: Official guide
17^3 + 17^4 = 17^3 + 17*(17^3) = 17^3(1 + 17) = 17^3*18

The correct answer: B

Hope this helps!

-Jay
_________________
Manhattan Review GMAT Prep

Locations: Manhattan Review Chennai | Hyderabad | GRE Prep New Delhi | Tarnaka GRE Coaching | and many more...

Schedule your free consultation with an experienced GMAT Prep Advisor! Click here.
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY

GMAT/MBA Expert

User avatar
GMAT Instructor
Posts: 16207
Joined: Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:26 pmFollowed by: 1268 members
Location: Vancouver, BC
Thanked: 5254 times
GMAT Score:770

Re: 17^3 + 17^4 =

by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:49 am
BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:07 am
 17^3 + 17^4 =

(A) 17^7
(B) 17^3*18
(C) 17^6*18
(D) 2*17^3 + 17
(E) 2*17^3 - 17

Answer: B
Source: Official guide
Jay's solution (above) is great.
Just for kicks though, I thought I'd show that we can factor 17^3 + 17^4 a different way and STILL arrive at the correct answer.

17^3 + 17^4 = 17^4[17^(-1) + 1]
= 17^4(1/17 + 1)
= 17^4(1/17 + 17/17)
= 17^4(18/17)
= 17^3 x 18

Answer: B

Cheers,
Brent
Brent Hanneson - Creator of GMATPrepNow.com
Image
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY

GMAT/MBA Expert

User avatar
GMAT Instructor
Posts: 8176
Joined: Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:56 amFollowed by: 29 members
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Thanked: 43 times

Re: 17^3 + 17^4 =

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Fri Apr 24, 2020 8:17 am
BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:07 am
 17^3 + 17^4 =

(A) 17^7
(B) 17^3*18
(C) 17^6*18
(D) 2*17^3 + 17
(E) 2*17^3 - 17

Answer: B
Source: Official guide
Factoring, we have:

17^3(1 + 17) = 17^3 * 18

Answer: B

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder and CEO
[email protected]

Image

See why Target Test Prep is rated 5 out of 5 stars on BEAT the GMAT. Read our reviews

ImageImage
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Post new topic Post Reply
• Page 1 of 1