At jared's last tennis match, he completed 65% of his first serves. if he attempted 80 first serves last match, how many did he complete?

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

Astore has clearance items that have been marked down by 60%. they are having a sale, advertising an additional 55% off clearance items. what percent of the original price do you end up paying?

Using elimination, what is -4x+2y=-12 4x+8y=-24