Highwood Park is constructing a children's play area that will be completely fenced with three entrance and exit gates. The number of feet of fencing needed to enclose
the children's play area can be determined using the formula f = 47(a + 9) – 16
where f represents the feet of fencing and a represents the area. If Highwood Park
has 420 feet of fencing, what is the area of the space?

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