Multiply as Indicated $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 11 x + 28 } { x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 42 } \cdot \frac { x ^ { 2 } + 11 x + 30 } { x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 20 }$$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Multiply as indicated.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } + 11 x + 28 } { x ^ { 2 } + 13 x + 42 } \cdot \frac { x ^ { 2 } + 11 x + 30 } { x ^ { 2 } + 9 x + 20 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { x + 5 }\)
• B) \(\frac { x + 4 } { x + 6 }\)
• C) \(\frac { x + 6 } { x + 5 }\)
• D) 1

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Rate of Return

The gain or loss of an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Equivalent Annual Cost

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