Simplify: (w^3)^8 * (w^5)^5

The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24.50 in 2012. jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. his friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is jason’s friend’s statement accurate? construction industry - average hourly earnings, 2000-2009 a. his friend’s statement is accurate. the average hourly earnings will increase by 2%. b. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be more than 2% c. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be less than 2% d. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the average hourly earnings will decrease

5× 1/2 = ? a) more than 5 because you are multiplying by a whole number b) 5/10 because you multiply the numerator and denominator by 5 c) less than 5 because you are multiplying by a number that is more than 1 d) less than 5 because you are multiplying by a number that is less than 1

God's gym charges a sign-up fee of $100 plus $30 per month. write an expression to represent how much someone would pay for a membership.