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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

Plz determine whether the polynomial is a difference of squares and if it is, factor it. y2 – 196 is a difference of squares: (y + 14)2 is a difference of squares: (y – 14)2 is a difference of squares: (y + 14)(y – 14) is not a difference of squares

Joanie wrote a letter that was 1 1/4 pages long. katie wrote a letter that was 3/4 page shorter then joagies letter. how long was katies letter