In Exercises, use determinants to decide if the set of

Fundamentals of Statistics 4
The Empirical Rule The following data represent the weights (in grams) of a random sample of 50 M&M plain candies. (a) Determine the sample standard deviation weight. Express your answer rounded to three decimal places. (b) On the basis of the histogram drawn in Section 3.1, Problem 27, comme

Chemistry 11
How many molecules of ethane \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\right)\) are present in 0.334 g of \(\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{6}\right)\)?

Biology: The Dynamics of Life 1
Make a list of the characteristics that archaebacteria and eubacteria share. Then make a list of their differences.

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The quartz crystal used in an electric watch vibrates with a frequency of 32,768 Hz. What is the period of the crystals motion?

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Give an example of a government-created monopoly. Is creating this monopoly necessarily bad public policy? Explain.

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List the four components of GDP. Give an example of each.

Organic Chemistry 8
Write a mechanism for each of the following reactions: a. the uncatalyzed hydrolysis of methyl propionate. b. the aminolysis of phenyl formate, using methylamine.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic that sets preferred stock apart from common stock? A. voting rights B. dividend payments C. transferability D. ownership