Find the surface area of the figure

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

Areal estate agent earns $32,000 a year plus $1,000 for each apartment he sells. write an equation that shows the relationship between the number of apartments abe sells,n, and the total amount he earns in a year,e. what is the total amount abe would earn from selling 10 apartments in one year

Which simplifys to a+ b? a-(1-b)+1 -(1-a)-b+1 (a--1) -1)+1