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Math it's appreciated. (picture provided)

Which of the following are independent events? a) knowing that it is going to rain tomorrow, and bringing an umbrella to schoolb) knowing that you have to get up early tomorrow, and going to bed before 9 p. mc) knowing that it is going to rain tomorrow, and going to bed before 9 p. md) knowing that you have a test in school tomorrow, and studying thw night before

The value, v, of kalani’s stock investments over a time period, x, can be determined using the equation v=750(0.80)^-x. what is the rate of increase or decrease associated with this account? 20% decrease 20% increase 25% decrease 25% increase