Which geometric instrument would i use to measure the length of a segment, the compass or the straightedge?

The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24.50 in 2012. jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. his friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is jason’s friend’s statement accurate? construction industry - average hourly earnings, 2000-2009 a. his friend’s statement is accurate. the average hourly earnings will increase by 2%. b. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be more than 2% c. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be less than 2% d. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the average hourly earnings will decrease

Consider the reaction 2x2y2+z2⇌2x2y2z which has a rate law of rate= k[x2y2][z2] select a possible mechanism for the reaction.

How many credit hours will a student have to take for the two tuition costs to be equal? round the answer to the nearest tenth of an hour.