Evaluate the Expression $- 4 \cdot 5 ^ { 2 }$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression.
- $- 4 \cdot 5 ^ { 2 }$

• A) \(- 400\)
• B) 400
• C) 100
• D) \(- 100\)

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Definitions:

Labor-Hour

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Underapplied

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Overapplied

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