There were some people on a boat 26 people got off the boat at the first harbor. 22 people got on the boat. Now there are 74 people on the boat. How many people were on the boat to begin with?

Naomi’s parents want to have 50,000, saved for her college education, if they invest 20000 today and earn 7% interest compound annually, about how long will it take them to save 50 thousand

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

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