Write an equivalent expression for using positive exponents

Lola says these two expressions have the same value. expression a expression b which explains whether lola is correct?

Yesterday, george drank 1 small bottle and 2 large bottles, for a total of 1,372 grams. the day before , he drank 1 small bottle and 1 large bottle, for the total of 858 grams. how many grams does each bottle hold?

Frank is lending $1,000 to sarah for two years. frank and sarah agree that frank should earn a real return of 4 percent per year. instructions: a. the cpi (times 100) is 100 at the time that frank makes the loan. it is expected to be 113 in one year and 127.7 in two years. what nominal rate of interest should frank charge sarah?