Find the Exact Value of the Expression, If It Is $\cos \left( \tan ^ { - 1 } ( - \sqrt { 3 } ) \right)$

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Essay

Find the exact value of the expression, if it is defined. $\cos \left( \tan ^ { - 1 } ( - \sqrt { 3 } ) \right)$

Calculate the carrying value of investments in bonds.

Compute payments for loans and leases using time value of money concepts.

Determine the best financial option between lump sum and annuity payments.

Understand the application of compound interest in savings and retirement planning.

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