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.

b. His friend’s statement is not accurate.

Explanation:

The projected average hourly earnings is $24.50 in 2012, and Jason wants to start working in a construction firm after he graduates in 2012. The friend says  that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012.

The friend’s statement is not accurate because the average hourly earnings will increase by more than 2%

paul revere would be your answer : )

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.