Manhattan 5lb Q14.11 : 1/1/1/5^-2 = 1/25 or 25?

Problem statement:
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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:

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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 .

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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/

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