A math teacher's homework grading policy states that a homework assignment turned in late will result in the grade being reduced by a certain percentage each day that the assignment is late. The teacher creates the
table below to illustrate this policy.
Number of Days Late (1)
Homework Grade, g(t)
0
80
60
1
45
2
Based on the table, write an exponential function in the form y= abt that represents the situation.
y =

Imagine a new pasture with grass growing on it. every day after the seeds have germinated, the number of blades of grass in the pasture triples. after 18 days, the entire pasture is completely covered in grass. how many days did it take for the pasture to be one-third covered in grass?

The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24.50 in 2012. jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. his friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is jason’s friend’s statement accurate? construction industry - average hourly earnings, 2000-2009 a. his friend’s statement is accurate. the average hourly earnings will increase by 2%. b. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be more than 2% c. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be less than 2% d. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the average hourly earnings will decrease

What is a rational number between 9.5 and 9.7