Question

Explain how the Quotient of Powers was used to simplify this expression
5 to the 4th power over 25 equals 5 to the 2nd power
A. By simplifying 25 to 52 to make both powers base five, and subtracting the exponents
B. By simplifying 25 to 52 to make both powers base five, and adding the exponents
C. By finding the quotient of the bases to be, and cancelling common factors
D. By finding the quotient of the bases to be, and simplifying the expression