A cube consists of twenty-seven 2×2×2-inch small cubes. All four of the corner cubes on the edge of the top layer fell off. Which statement is true about the surface area of the resulting solid?

It is 32 cubic inches less than the surface area of the original cube.

It is 32 square inches greater than the surface area of the original cube.

It is 32 square inches less than the surface area of the original cube.

It is the same as the surface area of the original cube.

Which interval for the graphed function contains the local maximum? [–3, –2] [–2, 0] [0, 2] [2, 4]

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

While scuba diving, rajeev dove to a depth of 12.6 feet below the surface of the water and then descended another 8.7 feet. what expression can be used to find rajeev's new position? 12.6 – 8.7 –12.6 – 8.7 –12.6 – (–8.7) 12.6 – (–8.7)