Given $A = \left[ \begin{array} { c c } 1 & 5 \\- 2 & 3\end{array} \right]$

question 81

Essay

Given $A = \left[ \begin{array} { c c } 1 & 5 \\- 2 & 3\end{array} \right]$ and $B = \left[ \begin{array} { c c c } 4 & 1 & - 1 \\3 & - 5 & 2\end{array} \right]$ , find $A B$ , or explain why the operation cannot be performed.

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Definitions:

Equity Method

This accounting approach is used to assess the contribution of investments in other entities to the investor's financial health, altering the investment's value on the balance sheet based on the investor's share of the entities' net assets.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits not distributed as dividends to shareholders but retained by the company for reinvestment in its operations or to pay debt.

FIFO System

First-In, First-Out, an inventory valuation method where goods first added to inventory are the first ones to be sold.

Impairment

Impairment occurs when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, leading to a reduction in the asset's value on the balance sheet.