Solve the problem.Doctors predict that by administering a vaccine, the number of new cases of a certain childhood disease will decrease by half each year. If 1100 people were afflicted with the disease in 2010, estimate the number of new cases in 2015. (Round to the nearest whole number, if necessary.)

A. 17 new cases
B. 69 new cases
C. 138 new cases
D. 34 new cases


Answer: D

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A.  log17mn -  log178
B.  log17m +  log17n - log178
C.  log17m ?  log17n ÷  log178
D.  log17m +  log17n -  log178

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Solve the problem.The side of an equilateral triangle is  shorter than the side of a square. The perimeter of the square is  more than the perimeter of the triangle. Find the length of a side of the square.

A. 22 in. B. 23 in. C. 19 in. D. 24 in.

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Find the square root.

A. 12 B. 9 C. 8 D. 32

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List the factors of the number.40

A. 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 40 B. 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 40 C. 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 40 D. 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 20, 40

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