Five distinct numbers are randomly distributed to players numbered 1 through 5. whenever two players compare their numbers, the one with the higher number is declared the winner. initially, players 1 and 2 compare their numbers; the winner then compares with player 3, and so on. let x denote the number of times player 1 is a winner. find pfx

Adoctor administers a drug to a 38-kg patient, using a dosage formula of 50 mg/kg/day. assume that the drug is available in a 100 mg per 5 ml suspension or in 500 mg tablets. a. how many tablets should a 38-kg patient take every four hours? b. the suspension with a drop factor of 10 ggt/ml delivers the drug intravenously to the patient over a twelve-hour period. what flow rate should be used in units of ggt/hr? a. the patient should take nothing pills every four hours. (type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth as needed.)

The perimeter of a rectangular lot of land is 436 ft. this includes an easement of x feet of uniform width inside the lot on which no building can be done. if the buildable area is 122 ft by 60 ft, determine the width of the easement. select one: a. 9 feet b. 18 feet c. 4.5 feet d. 7 feet

Susie wants to take her friend out for lunch. she wants to spend $9.75 each person. how much will she spend in all.