What is 8x (3/4 x 1/2) to the second power

in fraction form

Landon wallin is an auto mechanic who wishes to start his own business. he will need $4400 to purchase tools and equipment. landon decides to finance the purchase with a 48-month fixed installment loan with an apr of 5.5%. a) determine landon's finance charge. b) determine landon's monthly payment.

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Two cyclists 84 miles apart start riding toward each other at the same. one cycles 2 times as fast as the other. if they meet 4 hours later, what is the speed (in mi/h) of the faster cyclist?