There are (24)2 ⋅ 20 books in a cupboard. What is the total number of books in the cupboard? (5 points)
A. 22
B. 26
C. 28
D. 216
To find the total number of books in the cupboard, we need to calculate (24)2 ⋅ 20.
First, we simplify (24)2: (24)2 = 24 × 24 = 576.
Now, we multiply 576 by 20: 576 × 20 = 11520.
Therefore, the total number of books in the cupboard is 11,520.
The correct answer is not among the given options, as none of them is equal to 11,520.