It is 8% tax on the cinnamon-scented pencils
First if a>0 sqrta=a^(1/2), and (a^p)^q=a^pxq
sqrt(a^4/9)= (a^4/9)^1/2=a^4/9x1/2=<span>a^(2/9)
so the answer is </span><span>a^(2/9)</span>
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Step-by-step explanation:
It is a percent decrease because the original is less than the final value and the answer is -24% decrease. Please give me brainless if right.