Question

If $5^a = 3125$, then the value of $5^{(a - 3)}$ is:

• A. 1625
• B. 625
• C. 25
• D. 125

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 25

$5^a = 3125$

$5^a=5^5$

$a=5$

$5^{a-3}=5^{5-3}=5^2$

$=25$