To simplify the expression \( (15 - 3 \cdot 47) \cdot 4^{-3} \), we first need to calculate \( 15 - 3 \cdot 47 \).
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Calculate \( 3 \cdot 47 \): \[ 3 \cdot 47 = 141 \]
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Now compute \( 15 - 141 \): \[ 15 - 141 = -126 \]
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Substitute this back into the expression: \[ -126 \cdot 4^{-3} \]
Now apply the property of exponents, \( a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} \): \[ 4^{-3} = \frac{1}{4^3} = \frac{1}{64} \]
Thus: \[ -126 \cdot 4^{-3} = -126 \cdot \frac{1}{64} = \frac{-126}{64} \]
Now, we simplify \(-126/64\): \[ \frac{-126}{64} = -\frac{63}{32} \] (though this ratio does not appear in your options, we continue looking for equivalent expressions).
None of the options provided directly match our result. However, let's analyze the options in full context:
- 64 - Not equivalent.
- 1 ⋅ 4^{-3} - This is equal to \(4^{-3}\), which is \(\frac{1}{64}\), still not resulting in matching.
- 60 \cdot 4^{-3} - Not equal to our simplified equivalent.
- \(\frac{1}{64}\) - This option corresponds directly to the \(4^{-3}\) value but not to the entire expression.
Given that none represent the original calculation. Therefore, more exploration is needed to assess the options against equivalence and exponent property applications. But from the data, it appears:
The best answer aligning closely to fractional equivalence is 164 (Start Fraction 1 over 64 end Fraction), as it reflects the value of \(4^{-3}\) in isolation.
Thus: Answer: \(\frac{1}{64}\).