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On a weekend, Neville Hagberg worked 13 hours at double-time pay. His regular pay rate was $9.86. What was Neville's total overtime pay for the weekend?

In his free time, Gary spends 13 hours per week on the Internet and 13 hours per week playing video games. If Gary has five hours of free time per

A rectangular warehouse will have 5000 square feet of floor space and will be separated into two rectangular rooms by an interior wall. The cost of the exterior walls is

Given the function [tex]f(x)=4|x-5|+3[/tex], for what values of [tex]x[/tex] is [tex]f(x)=15[/tex]? A. [tex]x=2, x=8[/tex] B. [tex]x=1.5, x=8[/tex] C. [tex]x=2, x=7.5[/tex] D. [tex]x=0.5, x=7.5[/tex]

Persuasion through storytelling is seen as a technique that makes audience members less likely to _______________ a narrative's persuasive goals.

Which two factors have spurred rapid globalization? A. Widespread disorder and natural disasters. B. Technology and government policy. C. Nationalism and parochialism. D. Terrorists and global warming.

Which of the following is not considered hazardous waste? A. E-waste B. Pesticides C. Plastic bottles D. Compact fluorescent light bulbs E. Automotive oil

What should your report include for ASTM C138?

Jamie is analyzing an advertisement that suggests people will impress their friends by wearing a certain brand of clothing. What persuasive technique is being used? A. Simple solution B. Nostalgia

Why do some people say gerrymandering leaves certain voting populations, such as African Americans, at a disadvantage? A. Gerrymandering ensures fair representation for all communities. B. Gerrymandering encourages voter turnout.