What is the least whole number x for which 2 x 11 ?
A)5
B)6
C)9
D)22
E)23

Question

What is the least whole number x for which 2 x > 11 ?
A)5
B)6
C)9
D)22
E)23

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the least whole number $x$ for which $2^x > 11$, we can test the options given. $2^5 = 32$, which is greater than 11, and any power of 2 lower than $2^5$ (like $2^4 = 16$) is also greater than 11 but not the least. Therefore, $2^4$ is the correct threshold, making $x = 4$. However, since 4 is not an option and the question seems to be asking for the least option provided that satisfies $2^x > 11$, the correct answer by the options given is $x = 6$ because it's the smallest option that satisfies the condition unequivocally, acknowledging a potential mistake in the formulation of the question or answer choices.

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