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If 5a = 3125, then the value of 5(a - 3) is:

Correct Answer: 25

Explanation:

5 a = 3125    ⟺    5 a = 5 5

a = 5.


∴ 5(a - 3) = 5(5 - 3) = 52 = 25.


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