Answer:
B. 1/125
Explanation:
Given the expression:
[tex]5^{-3}[/tex]First, apply the negative index law of indices:
[tex]=\frac{1}{5^3}[/tex]Next, evaluate the exponent.
[tex]\begin{gathered} =\frac{1}{5\times5\times5} \\ =\frac{1}{125} \end{gathered}[/tex]The correct choice is B.