2. How likely is it that neighbors would be able to hear the old man's heartbeat? What
does this reveal about the narrator?||

I'm going to need a bit more information, b

Explanation:

Assuming that their head isn't against the old man's chest, it's very unlikely. Nearly impossible even, so that would go to say that the narrator is writing a fictional piece.

the most ethic and honorable thing for the newspaper to do are:

be completely transparent in reporting about the company’s attempt to trade favors.

contact other construction companies to tell them about the situation.

these two options are the most ethic because both promote the market fair course, by telling the other competitors about the company attempt to get ahead in the market by trading favors, the market is guaranteed equality and justice in the trading of goods and services.