Find the Value Without Using a Calculator

question 73

Multiple Choice

Find the value without using a calculator.

• A) -9
• B) 9
• C) 27
• D) -27
• E) not a real number

---

Definitions:

Net Earnings

The profit (or loss) of a business after all expenses have been deducted from revenues.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, often expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Net Earnings Per Share

A financial ratio calculated by dividing the net income of a company by the average number of its outstanding shares, indicating the company's profitability per share.

Stock Price

The cost of purchasing a single share of a company's stock, reflecting the value investors place on the company.