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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

Atrucker had a load of grain containing 2 tons. she unloaded 1 ton and 1,200 pounds at the warehouse. how much grain does she still have left on the truck?

Find the perimeter of the figure shown above. a. 40 cm c. 52 cm b. 60 cm d. 75 cm select the best answer from the choices provided