Simplify the Expression by Using the Properties of Rational Exponents $\left( a ^ { 1 / 5 } a ^ { 1 / 6 } \right) ^ { 30 }$

question 115

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression by using the properties of rational exponents. Write the final answer using positive exponents only.
$\left( a ^ { 1 / 5 } a ^ { 1 / 6 } \right) ^ { 30 }$

• A) \(a ^ { 11 }\)
• B) \(a ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(30 a ^ { 11 / 30 }\)
• D) \(30 a ^ { 2 }\)

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