Question

Evaluate the numerical expression

5^2/5^3

Answer 1

The answer is 5⁻¹ or 1/5

Explanation:

5²/5³

Here, we know that the base is the same i.e., 5 so, will use the property;

• xᵐ ÷ xⁿ = xᵐ⁻ⁿ

5² ÷ 5³

5² ⁻ ³ = 5⁻¹ = 1/5

Thus, The answer is 5⁻¹ or 1/5