The point a is at –2 and the point b is at 7. marissa would like to divide this line segment in a 4: 3 ratio, and she would like to use the formula x = (x2 – x1) + x1. what values should she substitute into the formula? a = a + b = x1 = x2 =

5× 1/2 = ? a) more than 5 because you are multiplying by a whole number b) 5/10 because you multiply the numerator and denominator by 5 c) less than 5 because you are multiplying by a number that is more than 1 d) less than 5 because you are multiplying by a number that is less than 1

Fanny mendelssohn manages all the magazines and paperback books at a local grocery store. she prices many paperbacks to sell at $7.99. the cost to the store is $5.29. what is the markup rate on a paperback book, based on its cost?

The table below lists recommended amounts of food to order for 10 party guests. how much of each food item should nathan and amanda order for a graduation party with 55 guests? use the table to answer. item amount fried chicken 16 pieces lasagna 7 pounds deli meats 1.8 pounds sliced cheese 1 and two fifths pounds bakery buns 1 dozen potato salad 2 pounds