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Which expression is equivalent to 27/125?

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Answer:

27/125

Explanation:

Clearly, 27 and 125 are perfect cubes as:

  • 27 = 3 × 3 × 3
  • 125 = 5 × 5 × 5

Thus, this can be written as:

  • ⇒ 27/125
  • ⇒ 3 × 3 × 3/5 × 5 × 5
  • ⇒ (3/5)³

Given options:

  • a) (3/5)³
  • b) 3/(5³)
  • c) (3/4)²
  • d) (3³/5⁵)

Choice A

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