If m and n are whole numbers such that mn = 169, then the value of (m – 1)^(n + 1) is:	Select:  A) 1  B) 13  C) 169  D) 1728  E) 1628
Clearly, m = 13 and n = 2.   Therefore, (m – 1) n + 1 = (13 – 1)3 = 12³ = 1728.   ANSWER:1728
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If m and n are whole numbers such that mn = 169, then the value of (m – 1)^(n + 1) is: