Evaluate. Write your answer as a fraction or whole number without exponents. (1/4)^{-1} =

To evaluate ((frac{1}{4})^{-1}), we can apply the property of exponents that states (a^{-n} = frac{1}{a^n}). This means:

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(frac{1}{4})^{-1} = frac{1}{(frac{1}{4})^{1}} = frac{1}{frac{1}{4}}.

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When you divide by a fraction, it is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal:

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frac{1}{frac{1}{4}} = 1 times frac{4}{1} = 4.
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Therefore, the answer is:

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4.
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So, ((frac{1}{4})^{-1} = 4).