In this case, we'll have to carry out several steps to find the solution.
Step 01:
Data
five rows of the tables ==> 5
five tables in each row ==> 5
five vases in each table ===> 5
five flowers in each vase ====> 5
total flowers = ?
Step 02:
total flowers = 5 * 5 * 5 * 5 = 5 ^ 4 = 625
The answer is:
D. The total flowers in the cafeteria is 625.