[(12)-2]2/[(12)2]-2 = ?

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[(12)^-2]²/[(12)²]^-2 = ?

1. 12
2. 4.8
3. 12/144
4. 1
5. None of the above

Correct Option: D

? = [(12)^-2]²/[(12)²]^-2
Apply the Algebra Law,
(a^m)ⁿ = a^mn
= (12)^{- 4}/(12)^{- 4}
= 1