The question requires us to evaluate:
[tex]3^4[/tex]
The value of the exponent tells us how many times the number should multiply itself.
Therefore, we have that:
[tex]3^4=3\times3\times3\times3[/tex]
Solving, we have the answer to be:
[tex]3^4=3\times3\times3\times3=81[/tex]
The correct option is OPTION D.
