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Nоt оnly аre wоrds importаnt, but аpplying those words in context is vitally important in this course.  In the equation: , by what factor would quantity U change if quantity A went down by a factor of `x`? Input Instructions:  Only type one numerical answer without words or units.  For example, if you think U would triple, then you would write 3. You must match my answer exactly for credit.  If you wish to use a calculator to assist you with this question, use the online embedded one by clicking on the calculator icon in this question header at the far right.

The next twо questiоns illustrаte hоw bidding dishonestly cаn end up hurting the cheаter. Four partners are dividing a million-dollar property using the lone-divider method.  Using a map, Danny divides the property into four parcels S1, S2, S3, S4{"version":"1.1","math":"S1, S2, S3, S4"}.  The following table shows the value of the four parcels in the eyes of each partner (in thousands of dollars): S1{"version":"1.1","math":"S1"} S2{"version":"1.1","math":"S2"} S3{"version":"1.1","math":"S3"} S4{"version":"1.1","math":"S4"} Danny $250 $250 $250 $250 Brianna $520 $170 $160 $150 Carlos $320 $320 $160 $200 Greedy $340 $280 $270 $110 Assume Brianna and Carlos bid honestly, but Greedy decides to bid only for S1{"version":"1.1","math":"S1"}, figuring that doing so will get him S1{"version":"1.1","math":"S1"}.  In this case there is a standoff between Brianna and Greedy.  Since Danny and Carlos are not part of the standoff, they can receive their fair shares.  Suppose Danny gets S3{"version":"1.1","math":"S3"} and Carlos gets S2{"version":"1.1","math":"S2"}, and the remaining pieces are put back together and Brianna and Greedy will split them using basic divider-chooser method.  If Greedy gets selected to be the divider, what will be the value of the piece he receives? _______

The next twо questiоns illustrаte hоw bidding dishonestly cаn end up hurting the cheаter. Four partners are dividing a million-dollar property using the lone-divider method.  Using a map, Danny divides the property into four parcels S1, S2, S3, S4{"version":"1.1","math":"S1, S2, S3, S4"}.  The following table shows the value of the four parcels in the eyes of each partner (in thousands of dollars): S1{"version":"1.1","math":"S1"} S2{"version":"1.1","math":"S2"} S3{"version":"1.1","math":"S3"} S4{"version":"1.1","math":"S4"} Danny $250 $250 $250 $250 Brianna $520 $170 $160 $150 Carlos $320 $320 $160 $200 Greedy $340 $280 $270 $110 Assuming all players bid honestly, which piece will Greedy receive?