N=maximum number of cores that can be contained on a chip k=actual number of cores implemented(1k...n, where r = n/k is an integer)
perf(r)=sequential performance gain by using the resources equivalent to r cores to form a single processor, where perf(1)=1
f=fraction of software that is parallelizable across multiple cores.
modify the Amdhal's law to reflect the situation described above.

Kyle, a receptionist for a building supply company, recently won an award for saving his company money on their phone system. after being presented with kyle's research, the company changed the way in which it made long-distance phone calls and cut their expenses in this area by 75 percent. the new system the kyle's company most likely adopted was wired communications switching stations voip hdtv

Write pseudocode to represent the logic of a program that allows the user to enter a value. the program multiplies the value by 10 and outputs the result.

Freya realizes she does not have enough in her bank account to use the debit card. she decides to use a credit card instead. which questions should freya answer before using a credit card? check all that apply. can i pay at least the minimum payment each month? can i make payments on time and avoid late fees? will i have to take out a loan? how much in finance charges can i afford to pay? should i talk to a consumer credit counseling service?