Which expression is equivalent to 16 cubed ?

Since 16 = 2⁴, raising 16 to the third power gives (2⁴)³. When a power is raised to a power, multiply the exponents: 4 × 3 = 12. Therefore, 16 cubed is equivalent to 2 to the 12th power, choice A.

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