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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

Fanny mendelssohn manages all the magazines and paperback books at a local grocery store. she prices many paperbacks to sell at $7.99. the cost to the store is $5.29. what is the markup rate on a paperback book, based on its cost?

Stefanie is painting her bedroom. she can paint 2 1/3 square feet in 4/5 of an hour. how many square feet can she paint in one hour?