Use the Property to Simplify the Expression

question 72

Multiple Choice

Use the property to simplify the expression. If needed, write your answer with positive exponents only.

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Definitions:

Beginning Inventory

The value of all goods held by a company for sale at the start of an accounting period, before any new inventory has been added or any sales have been made.

Ending Inventory

The cumulative worth of merchandise ready for sale when an accounting period concludes.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly attributed to the production of goods, forming an essential component of finished products.

Budgeted Sales

An estimate of the sales revenue a company expects to achieve for a certain period, often used for planning and control purposes.