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Answer:

3

Explanation:

Let x = log₅(125)

That is the same as saying
5ˣ = 125

In other words how many times 5 multiplied by itself = 125

Factoring 125 we get 125 = 5 x 5 x 5

So

5³ = 125

Therefore x = 3
log₅(125) = 3

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