Question 1 (Physics):
If the Fed wants to speed up the effects of monetary policy, which combination of tools could it use?
A. buy bonds and increase the discount rate
B. increase the discount rate and decrease the required reserve ratio
C. buy bonds and increase the required reserve ratio
D. decrease the discount rate and increase the required reserve ratio
E. increase the required reserve ratio and sell bonds
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Question 2 (Science):
Read the statements below and answer all questions.
"Isaac Newton figured out exactly how gravity works in the 17th century, and nobody will EVER prove him wrong."
Does this statement meet the criteria of tentative? Circle yes or no, and then explain your answer.
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Question 3 (Finance):
You invested a total of $45,000 in 2 funds earning 5.5% and 10% simple interest. During 1 year, the 2 funds earned a total of $3150 in interest. How much did you invest in each fund?
Amount at 5.5%: $ _______
Amount at 10%: $ _______
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Question 4 (Math):
Add the product of 4 and \( \frac{1}{2} \) to the product of 8 and \( \frac{3}{4} \).
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Question 5 (Geometry):
\(\angle A\) and \(\angle B\) are vertical angles. If \( m\angle A = (2x + 20)^\circ \) and \( m\angle B = (3x + 1)^\circ \), then find the value of \( x \).
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Question 6 (Geometry):
Find the area of the triangle given below.
\( \Delta ABC \)
Area = ______ sq. ft.
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Question 7 (Economics):
A rightward shift in the aggregate demand curve should result in:
A. higher price level and a lower unemployment rate
B. lower price level and a higher unemployment rate
C. higher price level and greater unemployment
D. lower price level and a lower unemployment rate
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Question 8 (Math Sequence):
4, 3, 1, -3, -11, -27, ...
Find the recursive formula for this sequence.
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Question 9 (Chemistry):
What is the strength (percent concentration of salt) of 30 kg of a salt solution made by dissolving 1.2 kg of salt in water?
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Question 10 (Math):
Determine whether each rational number in its decimal form is terminating or repeating.
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
0.625
\(\frac{1}{25}\)
0.18
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Question 11 (Philosophy):
Which of these points made by Bacon do you think is the most worthy of rebellion?
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Question 12 (Science Experiment):
How do I make a line graph in science that has types of flowers and solution of fertilizer? Is this correct?
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Question 13 (Medical):
LeBron's with the wall does flies things that's almost a month insulin test question.
(Note: This question is nonsense. Corrected below:)
How long does it take for insulin levels to stabilize after a meal?
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Question 14 (Math):
Higher Order Thinking: Let \( a \) and \( b \) be real numbers.
a. If \( a > b \), how is the graph of \( x > a \) and \( x > b \) different from the graph of \( x > a \) or \( x > b \)?
b. If \( a < b \), how is the graph of \( x < a \) and \( x < b \) different from the graph of \( x < a \) or \( x < b \)?
c. If \( a = b \), how is the graph of \( x > a \) and \( x > b \) different from the graph of \( x > a \) or \( x > b \)?
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Question 15 (Reading Comprehension):
Adderall is a drug originally developed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Though it has only been around since 1996, prescriptions for it have tripled in the past twenty years...
- What is Adderall?
- Explain why college students are abusing Adderall?
- What kind of drug is Adderall?
- What are the dangers of mixing Adderall and alcohol?
- In paragraph 1, what is the meaning of "potential"?
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Question 16 (History):
Compare the system of education prevalent in pre-British times with that of today.
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Question 17 (Literature Analysis):
Which detail BEST supports the idea that the horse is jealous of the stag's antlers?
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Question 18 (Chemistry):
A 0.500 g sample of a compound containing only antimony and oxygen was found to contain 0.418 g of antimony and 0.082 g of oxygen. What is the simplest formula for the compound?
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Question 19 (Literature):
How are "The Call of the Kind" and "The Call of the Wild" the same? Different? What part does the setting play to determine which one White Fang follows?
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Question 20 (Geometry):
Square \(ABCD\) has vertices \(A(-3, -3)\), \(B(-3, 11)\), \(C(11, 11)\), and \(D(11, -3)\). Find the length of one side of square \(ABCD\). Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.
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Question 21 (Biology):
If you were a plant, which zone would be most difficult to live in?
A. Benthic
B. Profundal
C. Limnetic
D. Sediment
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Question 22 (Math):
A linear function contains the following points.
\( X \) \( Y \)
What are the slope and y-intercept of this function?
A. The slope is _____. The y-intercept is (0, -1).
B. The slope is 4.0-1. The y-intercept is (0, -1).
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Question 23 (Math):
Which inequality in vertex form represents the region less than the quadratic function with vertex \((-2, 2)\) and includes the point \((-4, 14)\) on the boundary?
A. \( y < 3(x + 2)^2 + 2 \)
B. \( y < -3(x + 2)^2 + 2 \)
C. \( y < 3(x - 2)^2 + 2 \)
D. \( y < -3(x - 2)^2 + 2 \)
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Question 24 (Physics):
Match each characteristic to its respective type of wave(s).
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Question 25 (Physics):
At 9 am Ava sets out for a walk from a mobile phone tower. Benito sets out at the same time from a second tower to the east as shown. At 10:20 am Benito has walked 2.5 km due south when he receives a call from Ava who has twisted her ankle. Ava...