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Here say ,

S=$\left \{ 0,1,2,3,4 \right \}$

the group is defined as (S,$+_{5}$).

Here identity element is 0.

So we have find inverse of 2.

say inverse of 2 is x.

so , 2$+_{5}$x=0

now what do you think which of the group element suffice this condition true ?

it is 3 as (2+3) mod 5=0 .

so inverse of 2 is 3.

now we have to find $2^{-3}=(2^{-1})^{3}=3^{3}=(3+3+3)mod 5=4$

By going through the same process we can also conclude that inverse of 3 is 2.

so ,$3^{-2}=(3^{-1})^{2}=2^{2}=(2+2)mod 5=4$

correct answer is option C.
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