Evaluate the Expression Without Using a Calculator $2 ^ { \log _ { 2 } 13 }$

question 89

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression without using a calculator. $2 ^ { \log _ { 2 } 13 }$

• A) \(169\)
• B) \(\ln 13\)
• C) \(\ln 26\)
• D) \(13\)
• E) \(7 / 2\)

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Definitions:

Accounting for Business Combinations

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Acquisition Method

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Purchase Method

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