Simplify the Expression $$\sqrt { 96 x ^ { 2 } y }$$

question 174

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
- $$\sqrt { 96 x ^ { 2 } y }$$

• A) \(4 x y \sqrt { 6 }\)
• B) \(4 x ^ { 2 } \sqrt { 6 y }\)
• C) \(4 x \sqrt { 6 y }\)
• D) \(4 x y ^ { 2 } \sqrt { 6 }\)

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