Simplify 3 (^{n − 1}) × (frac{27^{n + 1}}{81^n})
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A.
3(^{2n}) -
B.
9 -
C.
3n -
D.
3 (^{n + 1})
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
3(^{n – 1}) × (frac{27^{n + 1}}{81^n})
= 3(^{n – 1}) × (frac{3^{3(n + 1)}}{3^{4n}})
= 3(^{n – 1 + 3n + 3 − 4n})
= 3(^{4n − 4n − 1 + 3})
= (3^{2})
= 9
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