Explain what you would do first to simplify the expression below. Justify why, and then state the
result of performing this step.
(2r^2t^3)^2 /(4t^2)

Ametal rod needs to be 9 feet and 5.5 inches in length. the sections of the poles being used are each 1 foot and 10.5 inches long. how many 1ft 10.5in sections would be needed to complete the 9ft 5.5in metal rod? and how many inches of material will be left?

Question 1: runners in the half marathon entered in three waves. there were 341 runners in the first wave, 295 runners in the second wave, and 316 runners in the third wave. if seven out of eight runners finished the race, how many did not finish? question 2: a flagpole casts a 20foot shadow at the same time lexi casts 5 foot shadow. if lexi is 5'9'', find the height of the flagpole. question 3: the barnes family has a coupon for 10% off their dinner. if their bill comes to $82.50 and they wish to tip 15% what will they pay in total? question 4. gas prices are typically marked up for holiday travel. if the price are marked up 17.5% and the regular price per gallon is $2.40, how much will mitch pay for 16 gallons of gas? question 5. a $1,349 television is on sale for 20% off. if sales tax is 8%, find the price of the television including tax? question 6. a sign above a basket of dvds reads 3 for $17. kellen decides to buy 6 dvds and use a coupon for 25% off. if sales tax is 6% what will he pay in total.

What is the purpose of this chart? a. to show the populations of the largest cities in the world b. to show the populations of major cities today c. to show the populations of major cities in 1500 d. to show the populations of major cities in europe