are any of these answers correct?

Of all video game players, 1/8 are men over age 50 and 2/5 are women. what fraction represents men younger than 50 years old?

13/40 are men under 50

21/40 are men under 50

17/40 are men under 50

23/40 are men under 50

please helm me out!​

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Answer 1

Answer:

19/40

Step-by-step explanation:

⅛ over 50

⅖ women

5 x 8 = 40

8 x 2 = 16

1 x 5 = 5

16 + 5 = 21

40 - 21 = 19

19/40

Answer 2

Answer:

19/40 are men under 50

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

2/5 of all video game players are women1/8 of all video game players are men

[tex]\begin{aligned}\textsf{Men under 50 yrs old} & = \textsf{total proportion of men} - \textsf{proportion of men over 50}\\\\& = \left(1-\dfrac{2}{5}\right)-\dfrac{1}{8}\\\\& = \dfrac{3}{5}-\dfrac{1}{8}\\\\& = \dfrac{3 \cdot 8}{5 \cdot 8}-\dfrac{1 \cdot 5}{8 \cdot 5}\\\\& = \dfrac{24}{40}-\dfrac{5}{40}\\\\& = \dfrac{19}{40}\end{aligned}[/tex]

To check this, let's assign a number to the total number of players and use this to help us calculate the proportion of players who are men under 50 years old.

Let the total number of video game players be 400.

If 2/5 of all video game players are women, then the proportion of all video game players that are men is:  1 - 2/5 = 3/5

⇒ total number of men = 3/5 of 400 = 3/5 × 400 = 240

If 1/8 of all video game players are men over 50 years old then:

⇒ number of men over 50 yrs old = 1/8 × 400 = 50

Therefore:

⇒ number of men under 50 yrs old = 240 - 50 = 190

Finally, the fraction of men under 50 years old from all video game players is the number of men under 50 divided by the total number of men.

⇒ men under 50 years old = 190/400 = 19/40


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The function y=x²-4x+8 approximates the height, y, of a bird, and its horizontal distance, x, as it flies from one
fence post to another. All distances are in feet. Complete the square to find and interpret the extreme value
(vertex).
Select two answers: one extreme value and one interpretation.
Height (feet)
Distance (feet)
A. When the bird is 4 feet away from the first fence post, it reaches its minimum height of 8 feet.
B. Minimum at (4,8)
C. When the bird is 2 feet away from the first fence post, it reaches its minimum height of 4 feet.
D. Minimum at (2,4)

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When the bird is 2 feet away from the first fence post, it reaches its minimum height of 4 feet  , Minimum at (2,4)

Therefore Option C and D is the correct answer.

What is a Quadratic Function?

The equation for a quadratic function is given by

y = a(x-h)² +k²

where (h,k) is the extreme value(vertex).

Here the equation given is

y = x²-4x +8

y = x²-4x+4+4

y = (x-2)² +4

Here the value of a = 1 , h = 2 and k = 4

The extreme value is at (2,4)

Therefore When the bird is 2 feet away from the first fence post, it reaches its minimum height of 4 feet  , Minimum at (2,4)

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11. Assume that a procedure yields a binomial distribution with a trial repeated n times. Use the binomial probability formula to find the probability of x successes given the probability p of success on a single trial. Round to three decimal places. n=12, x = 5, p = 0,25

A) 0.082

B) 0.091

C) 0.027

D) 0.103 ​

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Answer

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The probability of 5 successes given n = 12, x = 5, and p = 0.25 is approximately 0.082 by solving binomial probability.

The correct answer is A) 0.082.

The probability of x successes given the probability p of success on a single trial, with n trials, can be calculated using the binomial probability formula:

[tex]P(x) = (n_C_x) * p^x * (1-p)^{(n-x)[/tex]

In this case, n = 12, x = 5, and p = 0.25. Let's substitute these values into the formula:

[tex]P(5) = (12C5) * (0.25)^5 * (1-0.25)^{(12-5)[/tex]

Using the combination formula ([tex]n_C_r[/tex]) to calculate ([tex]{12}_C_5[/tex]):

[tex]P(5) = (12!)/(5!(12-5)!) * (0.25)^5 * (0.75)^7[/tex]

Simplifying the combination:

[tex]P(5) = (12!)/(5!7!) * (0.25)^5 * (0.75)^7[/tex]

Calculating the factorial terms:

[tex]P(5) = (12111098)/(54321) * (0.25)^5 * (0.75)^7[/tex]

[tex]P(5) = 792 * 0.0009765625 * 0.1334838867[/tex]

P(5) ≈ 0.082

Therefore, the probability of 5 successes given n = 12, x = 5, and p = 0.25 is approximately 0.082 by solving binomial probability.

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Find the center of this hyperbola

[tex]\large\boldsymbol{9x^2-y^2-72x+8y+119=0}[/tex]

[tex]\bigstar[/tex]

[tex]\underbrace[/tex]

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Answer:

(4, 4)

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the form of a hyperbola. Use this form to determine the values used to find vertices and asymptotes of the hyperbola.

[tex]\frac{(x-h)^2}{a^2} - \frac{(y-k)^2}{b^2} = 1[/tex]

Match the values in this hyperbola to those of the standard form. The variable h represents the x-offset from the origin, k represents the y-offset from origin, a.

a = 1

b = 3

k = 4

h = 4

Thus,

[tex](x-4)^2 - \frac{(y-4)^2}{9} = 1[/tex]

The center of a hyperbola follows the form of (h, k). Substitute in the values of h and k.

= (4, 4)

How to write a two column proof for number 12?

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2) [tex]\overline{FG} \cong \overline{FG}[/tex] (reflexive property)

3) [tex]\overline{EG} \cong \overline{FH}[/tex] (segment addition postulate)

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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (8,4) and has an undefined slope?

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Answer:

x = 8

Step-by-step explanation:

An undefined slope indicates that the line is vertical and parallel to the y- axis with equation

x = c ( c is the value of the x- coordinates the line passes through )

the line passes through (8, 4 ) with x- coordinate 8 , then

x = 8 ← equation of line

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A classroom monitors chicken eggs in various temperatures. The table shows the class's recorded results. Using the data in the table, a conclusion is made by calculating probabilities related to a randomly selected egg.

(see attachment for table)

Based on the information, which statement about the eggs is correct?

Given the egg has _______, the egg was kept warmer than room temperature.

answer choices for blank: hatched, not hatched

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Given the egg has hatched, the egg was kept warmer than room temperature.

Given:

                      Cool      Room temperature        Warm             Total

Hatched           5              16                                21                  42

Unhatched        18           10                                 4                   32

Total                 23            26                                25                    74

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So we can notice that hatched eggs are more in room temperature.

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Answer:

Given the egg has hatched the egg was kept warmer than room temperature.

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Answer:

orange: 0.2$, apple: 0.4$

Step-by-step explanation:

we mark the price of an orange x and the price of an apple y. then we write down Maggie's and Tanya's purchases as a set of equations:

10 oranges and 5 apples for 4$ means:

[tex]10x + 5y = 4[/tex]

9 oranges and 3 apples for 3$ means:

[tex]9x + 3y = 3[/tex]

we use the second equation to isolate y:

[tex]3y = 3 - 9x \\ y = 1 - 3x[/tex]

and plug it in the first equation:

[tex]10x + 5(1 - 3x) = 4 \\ 10x + 5 - 15x = 4 \\ 1 = 5x \\ x = 0.2[/tex]

and then we find y:

[tex]y = 1 - 3 \times 0.2 \\ y = 0.4[/tex]

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The domain of the given graph is the set of all real numbers from 0 to 8.

How to find the domain of a Graph?

The graph showing the water depth on the y-axis in inches against the time in minutes on the x-axis has been attached.

Now, domain is the set of all possible input values and from the graph we see that the set of all possible input values are between 0 and 8.

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The length of a rectangle is 7 inches and the width is 42 inches. What is the ratio,
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Answer:

6 : 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The length is the longer side compared to the width.

Hence, the length is 42 inches and width is 7 inches.

Taking the ratio :

Length : Width42 : 77 x 6 : 76 : 1

Answer:

1 : 6

Step-by-step explanation:

42 /7 = 6

We will have to simply the ratios in order to get the answer.

Given: AM||RZ , angle R is congruent to angle Z
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They are congruent because the word congruent means the same shape and size and if you look at the picture angle RAM and angle ZMA have the same shape and the same size.

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Which expression represents the volume of the prism, in cubic units?
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Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether x + 1 is a factor of P(x) = 2x³+4x²–2x−8.
Specifically, evaluate P at the proper value, and then determine whether x + 1 is a factor.

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Answer: [tex]2x^2+2x-4-\frac{4}{x+1}[/tex]

Not a factor because there is a remainder.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's use synthetic division to solve this..

-1  ║ 2 | 4 | -2 | -8

   ║    | -2| -2 |  4

   ║ 2 | 2|  -4 |  -4

[tex]2x^2+2x-4-\frac{4}{x+1}[/tex]

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explain this please thanks.

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Two possible patters of sitting:

⇒ [tex]I) M W M W M W[/tex]

⇒ [tex]II) W M W M W M[/tex]

⇒ Three ways can be used to seat each set of three people, for a total of six.

⇒ There are two groups

2 × 3 = 6 (ways in six groups.)

*The two options can be distributed in two groups.

⇒ Total methods are equal to 6 * 6 * 2 = 72 ways.

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Answer:

check image below

Step-by-step explanation:

What is the length of the missing side of this triangle?


A
2

B
10

C
50

D
100


top side is 26 bottom side is 24 left side is whats missing

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

pythagorus theorem

a² + b² = c²

c² - b² = a²

26² - 24² = a²

676 - 576 = a²

a² = 100

a = 10

Suppose f(x) = x² and g(x)= (1/5x)^2

Which statement best compares the graph of g(x) with the graph of f(x)?
A. The graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) shifted units left.
B. The graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) vertically stretched by a
factor of 5.
OC. The graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) horizontally stretched by a
factor of 5.
D. The graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) horizontally compressed by a
factor of 5.

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Answer:

B. The graph of g(x) is the graph of f(x) vertically stretched by a factor of 5.

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Write the number in standard notation: 5.32 x 106?

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Answer:

5.32⋅10−6

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

5320000

Step-by-step explanation:

standard notation form : 5320000

What is the decimal multiplier to increase by 93%?

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Answer:

0.93

Step-by-step explanation:

Based of my calculation it would more than likely be 0.93

For a biology experiment, students labeled the plants in a greenhouse in order to track their heights over the next few weeks. The greenhouse contained ROSES labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, LILIES labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and VIOLETS labeled 1, 2, 3, 4. If a single flower is picked at random, what is the probability that the flower is NOT A ROSE?​

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Using it's concept, it is found that there is a 0.6 = 60% probability that the flower is NOT A ROSE.

What is a probability?

A probability is given by the number of desired outcomes divided by the number of total outcomes.

In this problem, there are 6 + 5 + 4 = 15 flowers, out of which 5 + 4 = 9 are not roses, hence the probability is given by:

p = 9/15 = 0.6 = 60%.

0.6 = 60% probability that the flower is NOT A ROSE.

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A recipe calls for 4 1/2 cups of flour. if you only make half of the recipe, then how many cups of flour do you need? express your answer as a mixed number. please help

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Answer:

2 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Half of 4 is 2 and half of 1/2 is 1/4 so half of 4 1/2 is 2 1/4

two number cubes are rolled. Deterimine the number of ways that you could get a sum that is less than 5. The number cube is out of 6

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Answer: six ways

Step-by-step explanation: The pairs when the cube is rolled that are less than five would be; (1,1), (1,2), (1,3), (2,1), (2,2), (3,1) since each cube is out of six.

Question 8 of 10
What are the zeros of f(x) = x² − 8x + 16?
A. x= -4 and x = 4
B. x=-2 and x = 8
C. x = 4 only
D. x = -4 only

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Answer:

c ×=4, only

Step-by-step explanation:

4*-8×+16=0

16-32=-16

-16=-16

Answer:

D. x=4 only

Step-by-step explanation:

You can solve using the quadratic equation which is [tex]x=\frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^{2}-4ac}}{2a}[/tex]

where in this case a=1, b=-8, and c=16. But there is any easier way to solve the equation. You can solve by completing the square which consists of moving the constant to the right side and then adding [tex](\frac{b}{2})^2[/tex]. To both sides that way you can rewrite the left side as a perfect square binomial. This is because [tex](x+b)^2[/tex] will expand to [tex]x^2 + 2xb + b^2[/tex]. So when you add [tex](\frac{b}{2})^2[/tex] to both equations. You're able to rewrite the left side as [tex](x+(\frac{b}{2}))^2[/tex]. Because once you expand it out, it becomes [tex]x^2 + 2(\frac{b}{2})x + (\frac{b}{2})^2[/tex]. Which simplifies to [tex]x^2 + bx + (\frac{b}{2})^2[/tex] which is the original equation. In this case there is no need to move the constant, which in this case is 16, to the other side. Since if you calculate the value of (-8/2)^2 it's equal to 16! So this can already be written as a perfect square binomial.

So the equation becomes

[tex]0 = (x+\frac{b}{2})^2[/tex]

Plug values in

[tex]0 = (x+(-\frac{8}{2}))^2[/tex]

Simplify

[tex]0 = (x-4)^2[/tex]

Take the square root of both sides

[tex]0 = x-4[/tex]

Add 4 to both sides

[tex]4 = x[/tex]

Weekly wages at a certain factory are
normally distributed with a mean of
$400 and a standard deviation of $50.
Find the probability that a worker
selected at random makes between
$500 and $550.


Need the answer as a % !!!

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Answer:

2.15%

Step-by-step explanation:

If you were to get the z-score for both 500 and 550 and then get the probability of both those z-scores. After getting the probability you would subtract both probability and get your answer.

Z-score:

550-400/2=3

500-400/2=2

Probability:

3 (from the Z-table) is .9987

2 (from the Z-table) is .9772

.9987-.9772= .0215

.0215 as a percentage is 2.15%

Mean: 400

Standard deviation: 50

Check to see if 500 and 550 fall within the standard deviations:

400+2(50) =500

400+3(50) =550

These values lie between the 2nd and 3rd deviations, so

the value is 0.0235

Percentage: 2.35%

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A group of friends wants to go to the amusement park. They have no more than $280 to spend on parking and admission. Parking is $19.50, and tickets cost $33.75 per person, including tax. Which inequality can be used to determine semanticsp, the maximum number of people who can go to the amusement park?

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The number of people who can go to the amusement park is 8.

What is Unitary method?

The unitary method is a technique for solving a problem by first finding the value of a single unit, and then finding the necessary value by multiplying the single unit value.

Given: the group of friends had $280.

For parking=  $19.50

Remaining will be,

=$(280-19.50)

= $ 260.5

Cost of ticket per person = $33.75

Thus, number of tickets they can buy

=260.5 / 33.75

=7.718 = 8 peoples

Hence, number of people who can go to the amusement park is 8.

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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (5,-2) and has a
slope of -2/5

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Answer:  [tex]\textsf{y = -2/5x}[/tex]

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Given:  [tex]\textsf{Passes through (5, -2) and slope of -2/5}[/tex]

Find:  [tex]\textsf{The equation that follows the details provided}[/tex]

Solution: We first need to plug into the point-slope form and after simplifying, distributing, and solving for y we will complete our equation.

Plug in the values

[tex]\textsf{y - y}_1\textsf{ = m(x - x}_1\textsf{)}[/tex][tex]\textsf{y - (-2) = -2/5(x - 5)}[/tex]

Distribute and simplify

[tex]\textsf{y + 2 = -2/5(x - 5)}[/tex][tex]\textsf{y + 2 = (-2/5 * x) + (-2/5 * (-5))}[/tex][tex]\textsf{y + 2 = -2/5x + 2}[/tex]

Subtract 2 from both sides

[tex]\textsf{y + 2 - 2 = -2/5x + 2 - 2}[/tex][tex]\textsf{y = -2/5x + 2 - 2}[/tex][tex]\textsf{y = -2/5x}[/tex]

Therefore, the final equation that follows the information that was provided is y = -2/5x.

The angle of depression from the hot-air
balloon to the car is 34°.
How high is the hot-air balloon flying?
Give your answer to 2 s.f.
6400 feet
Not drawn accurately

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Answer:

Ans : 3578.83 feet from the ground

Step-by-step explanation:

You can use sine theory so

sine 32 = height/6400

6400 x sine 32 = height

Easy

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Select the correct answer.
Simplify the expression.
[tex][tex]\sqrt[5]{224x^{11}yx^{8} }[/tex][/tex]

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The answer is A
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Carly will be going to college in 3 years. she anticipates that she will need $12,000 to pay for the first year. she currently has $2,900 in a savings account. without including any interest earned, what is a reasonable estimate of the amount carly needs to deposit into the savings account per month over the next 3 years to be able to pay for her first year of college? $150 $250 $350 $450

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The estimate of the amount carly needs to deposit into the savings account per month over the next 3 years to be able to pay for her first year of college is $250

Savings

Amount needed = $12,000Amount available = $2,900Number of months in three years = 12 × 3 = 36Amount of savings per week = x

12,000 = 2900 + 36x

12,000 - 2900 = 36x

9,100 = 36x

x = 9100 / 36

x = 252.777777777777

Approximately,

$250

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The answer is B. $250

Step-by-step explanation:

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