What is the value of ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 15625

  1. Step 1: Apply the exponent quotient rule for identical bases with base .
  2. Step 2: Subtract the powers in the numerator and denominator: .
  3. Step 3: Compute the resulting power: .
Answer
15625.
Why not the others: 3125 is (off by 1 in exponent); 1953125 is ; 30 computes ; 46875 triples 15625.

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