A continuous electric current of 2,000 amps is to be transmitted from a generator to a transformer located 260 feet away. A copper conductor can be installed for $5.7 per pound, will have an estimated life of 24 years, and can be salvaged for $0.8 per pound. Power loss from the conductor will be inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area of the conductor. The power loss in one hour may be expressed as 6.191/A kilowatt, where A is the cross-sectional area of the conductor in square inches. The cost of energy is $0.0833 per kilowatt-hour, the interest rate is 12.2%, and the density of copper is 555 pounds per cubic foot. Calculate the optimum cross-sectional area of the conductor. You should assume the conductor operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.

John novosel was employed by nationwide insurance company for fifteen years. novosel had been a model employee and, at the time of discharge, was a district claims manager and a candidate for the position of division claims manager. during novosel's fifteenth year of employment, nationwide circulated a memorandum requesting the participation of all employees in an effort to lobby the pennsylvania state legislature for the passage of a certain bill before the body. novosel, who had privately indicated his disagreement with nationwide's political views, refused to lend his support to the lobby, and his employment with nationwide was terminated. novosel brought two separate claims against nationwide, arguing, first, that his discharge for refusing to lobby the state legislature on behalf of nationwide constituted the tort of wrongful discharge in that it was arbitrary, malicious, and contrary to public policy. novosel also contended that nationwide breached an implied contract guaranteeing continued employment so long as his job performance was satisfactory. what decision as to each claim?

Sam and diane are completing their federal income taxes for the year and have identified the amounts listed here. how much can they rightfully deduct? • agi: $80,000 • medical and dental expenses: $9,000 • state income taxes: $3,500 • mortgage interest: $9,500 • charitable contributions: $1,000.

Hilary works at klothes kloset. she quickly the customers, and her cash drawer is always correct at the end of her shift. however, she never tries to "upsell" the customers (for example, by asking if they would like to purchase earrings to go with the shirt they chose or by suggesting a purse that matches the shoes they are buying). give hilary some constructive feedback on her performance.