Find the Function Value $f ( x ) = \left( \frac { 1 } { 3 } \right) ^ { x }$

question 287

Multiple Choice

Find the function value. If the result is irrational, round your answer to the nearest thousandth.
-Let $f ( x ) = \left( \frac { 1 } { 3 } \right) ^ { x }$ . Find $f \left( \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right)$ .

• A) \(\frac { 5 } { 6 }\)
• B) \(1.357\)
• C) \(0.064\)
• D) \(15.588\)

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