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Out of the four options, only one is correct. Write the correct answer.

For a non-zero rational number p, p13 ÷ p8 is equal to

By laws of exponent,


xm ÷ xn = xm-n


In this question,


m = 13


n = 8


∴ xm ÷ xn = xm-n


⇒ p13 ÷ p8 = p13-8


⇒ p13 ÷ p8 = p5


Hence, for a non-zero rational number p, p13 ÷ p8 is equal to p5.

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