Factor the Binomial Completely $16 a ^ { 3 } - 9 a$

question 198

Multiple Choice

Factor the binomial completely.
- $16 a ^ { 3 } - 9 a$

• A) \(a ( 16 a + 1 ) ( a - 9 )\)
• B) \(a ( 4 a + 3 ) ( 4 a - 3 )\)
• C) \(a ( 4 a - 3 ) ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(\left( 4 a ^ { 2 } + 3 \right) ( 4 a - 3 )\)

Apply knowledge of various capital budgeting evaluation methods including payback period, net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and profitability index.

Calculate and interpret the payback period for capital investments.

Determine the net present value (NPV) of an investment and understand its implications for project selection.

Compute the internal rate of return (IRR) and understand its role in investment decisions.

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