Question

evaluate. write your answer as a whole number or as a simplified fraction. \\(\frac{5^{3}}{12^{-1}} = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the numerator

$5^3 = 5 \times 5 \times 5 = 125$

Step2: Simplify the negative exponent

$12^{-1} = \frac{1}{12}$

Step3: Divide by the fraction (multiply by reciprocal)

$125 \div \frac{1}{12} = 125 \times 12$

Step4: Calculate the final product

$125 \times 12 = 1500$

Answer:

1500