Solve the problem.A stretch of highway has a 6-ft vertical rise for every 
of horizontal run. Use a function involving tangent to estimate the grade resistance for a 
car travelling on this stretch of highway. Give your answer to the nearest pound.
A. 156 pounds
B. 20 pounds
C. 32 pounds
D. 4 pounds
Answer: A
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Solve.A student takes out two loans totaling $12,000 to help pay for college expenses. One loan is at 10% simple interest, and the other is at 9% simple interest. The first-year interest is 
. Find the amount of the loan at 9%.
A. $10,000 B. $1000 C. $180 D. $2000
Determine the coordinates of the points shown. Tell in which quadrant the point lies. Assume the coordinates are integers. 
A. (1, 6); quadrant II B. (1, 3); quadrant I C. (1, 3); quadrant II D. (1, 6); quadrant I
Solve the problem.During clinical trials of a new drug intended to reduce the risk of heart attack, the following data indicate the occurrence of adverse reactions among 900 adult male trial members. What is the probability that an adult male using the drug will experience nausea? 
A. 2.22% B. 2.03% C. 23.81% D. 2.00%
Solve the problem.One half of a number is 3 more than one-sixth the same number. What is the number?
A. 12 B. 8 C. 9 D. 18