Question

    Simplify

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    A 30.2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 23.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 28.7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 25.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The numerator and denominator can be recognized as the formulas for the sum and product of cubes and squares of three numbers, respectively: Numerator: (a³ + b³ + c³ − 3abc)
    Denominator: (a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – bc − ca) By the identity: (a³ + b³ + c³ − 3abc) = (a + b + c) (a2 + b2 + c2 – ab – bc − ca) a + b + c = 8.3 + 9.2 + 6.1 = 23.6

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