Simplify the expression (2/9) ^2

A. 4/81

B. 4/18

C. 4/11

D. 2/9

Evaluate x/y for x=3/10 and y=4/5

A. 7/50

B. 7/15

C. 3/8

D. 12/50

The answer for the first equation would be A) 4/81.

1. Use distributive property

2. Simplify 2 to the 2nd power to 4

3. Simplify 9 to the 2nd power to 81 (4/81)

The answer to the 2nd problem would be C) 3/8.

1. 3/10 * 5/4

2. 3 * 5 over 10 * 4

3. 15 over 10 * 4

4. 15/40

5. 3/8.