Problem statement:
My concern:
The solution works out to 1/25 for me. The only way I can get to 25 is if I work the fraction bottom up changing the polarity of power of 5 each step I take it up. Which is the right solution?
5lb solution:
Problem statement:
My concern:
The solution works out to 1/25 for me. The only way I can get to 25 is if I work the fraction bottom up changing the polarity of power of 5 each step I take it up. Which is the right solution?
5lb solution:
I think Manhattan solution is correct as it went with order of operation and so according to it you should solve the exponent term first .
Thank you.
If you’re using the 5lb second edition then all of the corrections are given here https://www.manhattanprep.com/gre/errata/errata-5lb-2ed/
And here is a link for all the correction in Manhattan Prep books https://www.manhattanprep.com/gre/errata/