To Reduce the Following Rational Expression to Lowest Terms, You

question 222

Multiple Choice

To reduce the following rational expression to lowest terms, you will have to use factoring by grouping. Be sure to factor each numerator and denominator completely before dividing out any common factors. (Remember, factoring by grouping takes two steps.)

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Definitions:

Par Value

Par value is the nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as stated by the issuing party, often used in determining its redemption or constituent stock value.

Authorized Shares

Authorized shares are the maximum number of shares that a corporation is legally permitted to issue, as specified in its articles of incorporation.

Reacquired

Refers to the process of a company buying back its own shares or assets which were previously sold or issued.

Outstanding Shares

The total number of shares of stock that are currently owned by all shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.