A student estimated the sum 7.95 8.11 78.5 8.05 79.4 0.815 as: All the numbers begin with a 7 or 8, so use cluster estimation. 8 8 80 8 80 0.8 = 184.8 Explain why this reasoning is not accurate.

Abag contains even and odd numbered balls in the ratio of 3: 7, respectively. for each of the following, what is the probability of drawing an even-numbered ball? the total number of balls is 240 and 30 of the odd-numbered balls are renumbered by multiplying the numbers by 4.

Which of the following ideas did greek philosopher democritus contribute to the atomic theory? a. each object is made up of one atom, which varies in size from very small to very large. b. matter is composed of only one kind of particle, which can be easily destroyed. c. every element has a specific type of atom, which remains the same size in all forms of matter. d. all matter is composed of small particles, which combine to make larger objects.

Which source would provide the most bias-free information about smoking and increased health risks? a) a website created by heart disease patients b) a research study conducted by the mayo clinic eliminate c) a public service message sponsored by tobacco companies d) an online question forum conducted by attorneys for cardiac specialists