The cost of K-12 education per student was $2200 in 1978 and increased to $10,300 in 2008. (Source: Department of Education). (a) Find a linear equation that models these data. Let C represent the cost per student and x represent the number of years after 1978.

Peter applied to an accounting firm and a consulting firm. he knows that 30% of similarly qualified applicants receive job offers from the accounting firm, while only 20% of similarly qualified applicants receive job offers from the consulting firm. assume that receiving an offer from one firm is independent of receiving an offer from the other. what is the probability that both firms offer peter a job?