(need now 30 points for answer) year 1978 1979 1980 1990 1991 1996 1997 2007 2008 2009 minimum hourly wage ($) 2.65 2.90 3.35 3.80 4.25 4.75 5.15 5.85 6.55 7.25 write the least squares regression equation that models the data. let x = time in years since 1900 and let y = minimum hourly wage. (round your values to the nearest hundredth.) use the equation to estimate the minimum hourly wage of a colorado state worker in 2025. show your work.

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

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Marla bought a book for $12.95, a binder for $3.49, and a backpack for $44.99. the sales tax rate is 6%. find the amount of tax and the total she paid for these items