In this porportion x /5 = 15/3 which number is equal to x in the porportion

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

Name the most appropriate metric unit for each measurement

The number of 8th graders who responded to a poll of 6th grade and 8 th graders was one fourtg of the number of 6th graders whi responded if a total of 100 students responddd to the poll how many of the students responded were 6 th graders