Find the odds.Find the odds against correctly guessing the answer to a multiple choice question with 4 possible answers.

A. 3 : 1
B. 3 : 4
C. 4 : 1
D. 4 : 3


Answer: A

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A certain species of turtle faces extinction because dealers collect truckloads of turtle eggs to be sold as aphrodisiacs. After severe conservation measures are implemented, it is hoped that the turtle population will grow according to the rule  ,

where  denotes the population at the end of year . ? Find the rate of growth of the turtle population when . ? A. 31 turtles/yr B. 32 turtles/yr C. 30 turtles/yr D. 29 turtles/yr E. 28 turtles/yr

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Solve the problem.Mary finds 8 fish at a pet store that she would like to buy, but she can afford only 5 of them. In how many ways can she make her selection? How many ways can she make her selection if he decides that one of the fish is a must?

A. 336; 210 B. 3,360; 420 C. 6,720; 840 D. 56; 35

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Multiply and simplify.-6z ? 

A. 0 B. 36z C. 1 D. -1

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Find the slope and the y-intercept from the equation of the line. Sketch a graph of the equation.y = 2x - 5

A. m = 5, y-intercept = 2

B. m = 2, y-intercept = 5

C. m = 5, y-intercept = 2

D. m = 2, y-intercept = - 5

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