Which of the given interest rates and compounding periods would provide the best investment? \( 3 \frac{1}{4} \% \) per year, compounded monthly \( 3 \% \) per year, compounded continuously \( 3 \frac{1}{2} \% \) per year, compounded semiannually

2.- Dada la siguiente matriz, calcule el determinante utilizando el método de Gauss (3P) \( A=\left[\begin{array}{cccc}2 & 3 & 1 & 5 \\ 1 & 2 & -2 & 3 \\ -2 & 1 & 5 & 2 \\ 3 & 4 & 2 & -5\end{array}\right] \)

Select all that apply Which of the following statements about a procedures manual are true? \( \square \) Once established, the procedures manual should not be changed. \( \square \) Periodic reviews should be conducted to ensure that employees are foliowing the procedures outlined in the manual. \( \square \) Procedures manuals are ineffective in todays fast-paced environment.

Let \( y(x)=\ln \left(\cosh (x)+\sqrt{\cosh ^{2}(x)-1}\right) \) The derivative \( D_{x} y= \)

a. Use implicit differentiation to find \( \frac{d y}{d x} \). b. Find the slope of the curve at the given point. \( y^{4}=4 x ;(4,2) \)

Complete the process Fill in the missing term \[ \begin{array}{r}-13(q-17)=13 \\ q-17=\square \\ q=\square\end{array} \]