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Joseph haydn pet store offers wide variety of leashes for dogs. the store purchases one popular type of leash from its manufacturer for $4.38 each. joseph haydn pets marks up leashes at a rate of 238% of cost. what is the retail price of the popular leash?

What are the solutions of the equation? z^2 + 11z + 24 = 0 a. 8, -3 b. 8, 3 c. -8, -3 d. -8, 3

Bobby bought 1.12 pounds of turkey at a cost of 2.50 per pound. carla bought 1.4 pounds of turkey at a cost of 2.20 per pound. who spent more and by much?