Perform the Indicated Operations $$\left( \frac { y ^ { - 3 / 8 } } { a ^ { - 3 / 2 } } \right) ^ { 3 } \left( \frac { a ^ { 1 / 3 } } { y ^ { 1 / 4 } } \right) ^ { - 3 }$$

question 222

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operations. Write the answer using only positive exponents. Assume all variables represent
positive real numbers.
- $$\left( \frac { y ^ { - 3 / 8 } } { a ^ { - 3 / 2 } } \right) ^ { 3 } \left( \frac { a ^ { 1 / 3 } } { y ^ { 1 / 4 } } \right) ^ { - 3 }$$

• A) \(\frac { a ^ { 11 / 2 } } { y ^ { 15 / 8 } }\)
• B) \(\frac { y ^ { 15 / 8 } } { a ^ { 11 / 2 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { y ^ { 3 / 8 } } { a ^ { 7 / 2 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { a ^ { 7 / 2 } } { y ^ { 3 / 8 } }\)

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