Simplify the Expression $$- \left( \frac { 5 x ^ { 3 } } { y ^ { 2 } } \right) ^ { 0 }$$

question 490

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $$- \left( \frac { 5 x ^ { 3 } } { y ^ { 2 } } \right) ^ { 0 }$$

• A) \(- 1\)
• B) 1
• C) \(\frac { 625 x ^ { 12 } } { y ^ { 8 } }\)
• D) \(\frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 625 x ^ { 12 } }\)

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