Which set of numbers represents a pythagorean triple?

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

Acontainer full of water weighs 15.5 lbs. when ¼ of the water is poured out, the container now weighs 12 ½ lbs. how much does the container weigh when empty?

If you bought a stock last year for a price of $124, and it has gone down 5.6% since then, how much is the stock worth now, to the nearest tenth?