Which of the following is equivalent to 53?

Answer:
Option C, [tex]5 * 5 * 5[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Determine which of the following are equivalent
[tex]5^3 = 125[/tex]
Option A → [tex]3*3*3*3*3[/tex] → [tex]3^5[/tex] → [tex]243[/tex]
Option B → [tex]5+5+5[/tex] → [tex]15[/tex]
Option C → [tex]5 * 5 * 5[/tex] → [tex]5^3[/tex] → [tex]125[/tex]
Option D → [tex]5 * 3[/tex] → [tex]15[/tex]
Answer: Option C, [tex]5 * 5 * 5[/tex]