Jerry measured and timed the descent of a diving bell spider in a large fish tank. the spider reached a position 412 412 inches below the surface of the water after descending at a constant rate for 112 112 seconds. jerry recorded this as −412 −412 inches. what is the position of the spider relative to the surface after 1 second? enter your answer in the box.

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

Someone this asap for a group of students attends a basketball game. * the group buys x hot dogs at the concession stand for $2 each. * the group buys y drinks at the concession stand for $3 each. the group buys 29 items at the concession stand for a total of $70. how many hot dogs did the group buy?

Set up and solve a proportion for the following application problem. if 55 pounds of grass seed cover 404 square feet, how many pounds are needed for 7272 square feet?