Perform the Indicated Operation Involving Rational Expressions $\frac { 5 a ^ { 5 } b ^ { 5 } } { 6 a ^ { 4 } b ^ { 4 } } \cdot \frac { 18 a ^ { 6 } } { 10 a ^ { 4 } b ^ { 5 } }$

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Short Answer

Perform the indicated operation involving rational expressions. Express final answer in simplest form. $\frac { 5 a ^ { 5 } b ^ { 5 } } { 6 a ^ { 4 } b ^ { 4 } } \cdot \frac { 18 a ^ { 6 } } { 10 a ^ { 4 } b ^ { 5 } }$

Calculate break-even points in sales dollars for different divisions and the company as a whole.

Analyze and decide on product or division performance to optimize profitability.

Differentiate between variable costing and absorption costing in terms of period costs, unit product costs, and net operating income.

Calculate unit product costs under both variable costing and absorption costing methods.

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