In the past, every ten-percentage-point increase in cigarette prices in the country of coponia has decreased per capita sales of cigarettes by four percent. coponia is about to raise taxes on cigarettes by 9 cents per pack. the average price of cigarettes in coponia is and has been for more than a year 90 cents per pack. so the tax hike stands an excellent chance of reducing per capita sales of cigarettes by four percent.

which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?

a. tobacco companies are unlikely to reduce their profit per pack of cigarettes to avoid an increase in the cost per pack to consumers in coponia.
b. previous increases in cigarette prices in coponia have generally been due to increases in taxes on cigarettes.
c. any decrease in per capita sales of cigarettes in coponia will result mainly from an increase in the number of people who quit smoking entirely.
d. at present, the price of a pack of cigarettes in coponia includes taxes that amount to less than ten percent of the total selling price.
e. the number of people in coponia who smoke cigarettes has remained relatively constant for the past several years.

local max is .5

step-by-step explanation:

the local maximum is for x values between 2 and 4

it looks like the x value is 2.5 and the y value is .5

answer: cannibalism, the capac raymi, capacocha, the eight day feast, the combing of the hair

explanation:

the incas have many rituals, cannibalism was always a very ritual thing, which was normally tied to sacrifices, warfare, death, and regeneration.

  the capac raymi was one of the most important ceremonies. it occurred around the summer solstice and was when they worshiped their sun god, also known as inti.

  the capacocho was another one of their most important ceremonies. it was when many children where selected to start their training, and these children where destined to become sacrificial blessings to their sun god, inti. being chosen for this ritual was a blessing.

  the eight day feast was a feast that lasted 8 days and, each day, the day began with a chanting at dawn. a follow up song at noon. which ended with complete silence at the end of the day. on this day, inca royalty was always dressed in silver and gold laced clothing.

  the combing of the hair was the most important ritual to young girls. this ritual was known as the coming of age ceremony, but only the most beautiful girls where chosen. in this ceremony, the girls chose their new name and where chosen as either brides, or princesses of rulers.

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