If triangle ABC ~ triangle AVW, find the values of x.

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

Jose predicted that he would sell 48 umbrellas. he actually sold 72 umbrellas. what are the values of a and b in the table below? round to the nearest tenth if necessary

How long does it take natsumi to clean up after she is done? table: .area time30. 245. 2.7560. 3.5