In the Exponential Expression $48 ^ { \frac { 5 } { 4 } }$

Multiple Choice

In the exponential expression $48 ^ { \frac { 5 } { 4 } }$ , 48 is the __________ and $\frac { 5 } { 4 }$ is the __________.

A) radicand, power
B) index, radicand
C) base, exponent
D) index, root
E) power, root