Explain how the quotient of powers property was used to simplify this expression.
2 with a 5 exponent over 8 = 2 with a 2 exponent.

a.) by finding the quotient of the bases to be 1 over 4 and canceling common factors.
b.) by finding the quotient of the bases to be 1 over 4 and simplifying the expression
c.) by simplifying 8 to 2 exponent 3 to make both powers base two and subtracting the exponents
d.) by simplifying 8 to 2 exponent 3 to make both powers base two and adding the exponents