Evaluate the Numerical Expression $5 ^ { - 3 } \cdot 5 ^ { 5 }$

question 356

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the numerical expression. $5 ^ { - 3 } \cdot 5 ^ { 5 }$

• A) \(- \frac { 1 } { 25 }\)
• B) \(25\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 25 }\)
• D) \(125\)
• E) \(\frac { 1 } { 125 }\)

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