Calculate the Average Rate of Change of the Given Function $[ 7,8 ]$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Calculate the average rate of change of the given function over the interval $[ 7,8 ]$ . $f ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 7 } + \frac { 15 } { x }$

• A) \(2 \frac { 7 } { 8 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 8 } { 15 }\)
• C) \(2 \frac { 1 } { 8 }\)
• D) \(1 \frac { 7 } { 8 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 7 } { 8 }\)

Identify the circumstances under which the equity method of accounting is appropriate.

Calculate the investment account changes due to investee's net income, dividends, and excess amortization.

Understand how to account for changes in ownership percentages and their impact on the equity method.

Recognize how intra-entity transactions affect the investment account under the equity method.

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