HELP ASAP FOR 30 PTS
A student uses a pencil as a lever to launch a piece of trash into the trashcan. If the student positions a marker as the fulcrum just 2.8 cm from where she applies effort, and 7 cm from the piece of trash to the fulcrum, what is the mechanical advantage the lever gives?

Sasha has just gotten a new job in a nearby city. after comparison shopping, she found that renting a nice two-bedroom apartment would cost around $800 per month. her utilities would cost about $150 per month. sasha has enough money saved for a down payment, and she found that she can buy a three-bedroom house or condo with a mortgage payment of $1,000 per month, including taxes and homeowner's insurance. her utilities would cost about $200 per month. what is the advantage of buying the house over renting the apartment?