Simplify
- $$\left( - 3 p ^ { - 2 } q ^ { 2 } r ^ { - 2 } \right) ^ { 6 }$$

question 24

Multiple Choice

Simplify.
- $$\left( - 3 p ^ { - 2 } q ^ { 2 } r ^ { - 2 } \right) ^ { 6 }$$

• A) \(\frac { ( - 3 ) ^ { 6 } } { p ^ { 12 } q ^ { 12 } { } _ { r } 12 }\)
• B) \(\frac { ( - 3 ) ^ { 6 } p ^ { 12 } } { q ^ { 12 } r ^ { 12 } }\)
• C) \(\frac { ( - 3 ) ^ { 6 } q ^ { 12 } } { p ^ { 12 } r ^ { 12 } }\)
• D) \(( - 3 ) ^ { 6 } \mathrm { p } ^ { 12 } \mathrm { q } ^ { 12 } { } _ { \mathrm { r } } ^ { 12 }\)

Understand and apply the concept of time value of money in financial decision-making.

Calculate the present and future values of single payments and annuities using different interest rates and time periods.

Analyze the benefits of different payment options to make informed financial decisions.

Compute the rate of return required for an investor to be indifferent between different financial options.

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