1.   Simplify Assume the denominator is not equal to zero.
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  2.   Evaluate (3.2 × 10-5)(5.4 × 109). Express the result in scientific notation.
    A. 17.28 × 104 B. 1.728 × 103
    C. 0.1728 × 106 D. 1.728 × 105
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  3.   Find .
    A. 15 B. 14
    C. -15 D. -14
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  4.   Solve the equation x2 = 0.81.
    A. x = 0.9 or x = -0.9
    B. none of these is correct
    C. x = 0.9 only
    D. x = -0.9 only
    Hint

  5.   Suppose your parents buy a new car for $21,000. What will the value of the car be in 5 years if the car depreciates by 10% each year.?
    A. $12,400 B. $10,044
    C. $15,309 D. $11,160
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  6.   Which equation represents exponential growth?
    A. y = 250 · x B. y = 250 × 0.25x
    C. y = 250 × 4x D. y = 250 × 0.4c
    Hint



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