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What is the pattern in the values as the exponents increase?

At a lunchron, guests are offered a selection of five different grilled vegetables and four different meats. in how many waya could one choose three vegetables and two meats?

5× 1/2 = ? a) more than 5 because you are multiplying by a whole number b) 5/10 because you multiply the numerator and denominator by 5 c) less than 5 because you are multiplying by a number that is more than 1 d) less than 5 because you are multiplying by a number that is less than 1