To multiply fracti0ons, we need to convert them to improper fractions:

-2 1/4 = -9/4
-4 1/2 = -9/2

Now, lets multiply:

-9/4 * -9/2 = 81/8

Hope this helps!

Take note that the answer is positive because when multiplying, two negatives make a positive.

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A business was valued at £17000 at the start of 2011. In 6 years, the value of this business was raised to £186000. This is equi

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The business was valued at £17000 at the start of 2011. In 6 years, the value of this business was raised to £186000. This is equivalent to a yearly increase of 49.0%.

Given that, A=£17000, P=£186000, r=x%, t=6 years

<h3>What is compound interest?</h3>

Compound interest is the addition of interest to the principal sum of a loan or deposit, or in other words, interest on principal plus interest.

We know that, $A=P(1+\frac{r}{100} )^{n}$