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Q. \( \frac{3^{2x-8}}{225} = \frac{5^3}{5^x} \)
(a) 2    (b) 3    (c) 5    (d) 4

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\( 225 = 3^2 \cdot 5^2 \)

\( \frac{3^{2x-8}}{3^2 \cdot 5^2} = 5^{3-x} \)

\( 3^{2x-10} \cdot 5^{-2} = 5^{3-x} \)

\( 3^{2x-10} = 5^{5-x} \)

Since bases differ, both sides must be constants ⇒ match exponents:

\( 2x – 10 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 5 \)

Correct Option: (c) 5

\( \boxed{5} \)

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