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Rubric get_scores() implementation (6 points) 6pts: Accurately prompts for 7 scores, calculates the average after removing the lowest score, and prints the output 3pts: Some functionality is correct (e.g., prompts for scores, calculates an average) but fails to correctly drop the lowest score or format the output). 0pts: Missing or completely non-functional implementation get_title() implementation (2 points) 2pts: Correctly prompts the user for the graph title and returns it as a string 1pt: Returns a title but has minor issues (e.g., formatting or incorrect data type) 0pts: Missing or completely non-functional implementation get_list() implementation (5 points) 5pts: Prompts for integers between 1 and 10, validates input, stores valid integers in a list, and stops when Done is entered. Handles invalid input with clear error messages. 3 pts: Partial functionality (e.g., accepts integers but lacks proper input validation or fails to stop correctly when Done is entered). 0pts: Missing or completely non-functional implementation print_graph implementation (5 points) 5pts: Prints the title and a clean histogram where each list element corresponds to a row of stars. Output matches the example format. 3pts: Prints the graph with minor formatting or logic issues (e.g., incorrect number of stars or unorganized layout) 0pts: Missing or completely non-functional implementation Program compiles and runs when copied and pasted directly from student submission (2pts)

# Write a Python program that uses the code provided in the main() function to drive the program.# Do NOT change the code in main(). # Copy all of these comments and provided code to PyCharm# Make sure to submit ALL of your code when you are done.# Code the following functions using the pseudocode to guide you:# 1. get_scores()# This function doesn’t relate to the other functions; it’s self-contained# This function prompts for 7 quiz scores to fill a list with integers# You do not need to validate that the score is in any particular range# Find the average of the scores *with the lowest one dropped*# Print the average to the console, to two decimals of precision# This function is called from main and returns nothing# 2. get_title()# This function takes no parameters and returns a string.# Request a string from the user to be used for the title of the graph.# 3. get_list()# This function takes no parameters and returns a list of integers 1 to 10 (inclusive).# Ask the user to enter a list of integers, and to enter “Done” when done.# Do not allow them to enter anything outside the bounds of 1 to 10# The function returns these numbers in the list.# 4. print_graph(title, nums)# This function takes a string (the graph title) and a list of integers as parameters.# Print the title and a histogram to the command line using the list of integers as data.# Each value in the list is the number of stars (asterisk and then a space) to print on that line.# Each element in the list is a separate line in the graph.def main(): get_scores() title = get_title() movies = get_list() print_graph(title, movies)main() Sample run Enter a quiz score: 80Enter a quiz score: 82Enter a quiz score: 84Enter a quiz score: 86Enter a quiz score: 89Enter a quiz score: 90Enter a quiz score: 92Your average quiz score with the lowest grade dropped is: 87.17Enter the title for the graph: Movie RatingsEnter an integer between 1 and 10; enter Done if done: 5Enter an integer between 1 and 10; enter Done if done: 15ERROR: The integer must be between 1 and 10Enter an integer between 1 and 10; enter Done if done: 1Enter an integer between 1 and 10; enter Done if done: -1ERROR: The integer must be between 1 and 10Enter an integer between 1 and 10; enter Done if done: 4Enter an integer between 1 and 10; enter Done if done: 2Enter an integer between 1 and 10; enter Done if done: 3Enter an integer between 1 and 10; enter Done if done: DoneMovie Ratings* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 

Question 5 – 8 Points Smart Intel Corporation is a computer technology company located in the Northwest Region of the United States with its principal office located in Seattle, Washington.   Smart Intel assist businesses in the Northeast with their technology needs and building out the businesses computer hardware, software, and cloud technology needs.   In 2022, Smart Intel hired Chris Cote as its new chief technology officer.  Chris Cote’s job responsibilities included developing the companies plan for growth, overseeing the companies technology offerings and services, and overall ensuring that the company was providing the type of goods and services that the companies clients would demand.  Chris Cote’s annual salary was $450,000.  At his annual review in 2023, Smart Intel indicated that Chris Cote would be paid a substantial bonus as part of his performance and was asked, at that time, to sign a restrictive covenant agreement – also referred to as a non-competition agreement in the employment context. After reviewing the agreement, Chris Cote signed the agreement, which provided in part the following:  Employee [Chris Cote] agree that for valid consideration including your salary and your bonus structure, that for a period of 12 months after you leave the employment of Smart Intel  or after you are terminated for cause, that you will not work as a chief technology officer, technology consultant, advisor, or employee or independent contractor for any company operating in the Northeast region of the United States (Washington, Oregon, and Northern California) for any company that is engaged in the provision of technology services and products for business customers.  You [Chris Cote] agree that this provision is fair given our access to Smart Intel ’s financial information, oversight over the future of the company, and access to customers. In early 2025, Chris Cote decided to move jobs.   He was approached by West by West Technolgy about coming to work with them as a technology advisor and consultant.  West by West is a direct competitor with Smart Intel.  Chris Cote is considering leaving Smart Intel  to go work with West by West.   Chris Cote approaches you, his friend, and asks for your opinion as to whether his agreement with Smart Intel would prohibit him from working for West by West.  REQUIRED (8 Points): You conclude that Chris Cote’s agreement with Smart Intel would prohibit and restrict him from immediately taking the job with West by West.  In separately lettered or numbered paragraphs discuss the reasons why you have concluded that Chris Cote’s non-compete is enforceable.

EXTRA CREDIT: Miller’s Quarter Horse Company has sales of $4,500,000. It also has invested assets of $2,500,000 and operating expenses of $3,800,000. The company has established a minimum return of 7%. Round percentages and investment turnover to one decimal place. a. What is Miller’s profit margin? b. What is the investment turnover? c. What is the rate of return on investment? d. What is Miller’s residual income?

Materials used by Square Yard Products Inc. in producing Division 3’s product are currently purchased from outside suppliers at a cost of $5.00 per unit. However, the same materials are available from Division 6. Division 6 has unused capacity and can produce the materials needed by Division 3 at a variable cost of $3.00 per unit. A transfer price of $3.20 per unit is established, and 40,000 units of material are transferred, with no reduction in Division 6’s current sales. ​Square Yard Products Inc.’s total operating income will increase by

EXTRA CREDIT: Compute the standard cost for one pair of boots, based on the following standards for each pair of boots:   Standard materials quantity: 1.25 yards of leather at $35.00 per yard Standard labor: 9 hours at $25.75 per hour Factory overhead: $1.75 per direct labor hour

Jarrett Company is considering a cash outlay of $300,000 for the purchase of land, which it could lease for $36,000 per year. If alternative investments are available that yield a 9% return, the opportunity cost of the purchase of the land is

EXTRA CREDIT: Peppy Portraits specializes in pet photography and has both franchised and company-operated studios. Profit margin and investment turnover for both segments are as follows:   ​ ​ Profit Margin InvestmentTurnover ​ Company-operated studios 70% 0.50 ​ Franchised studios 40% 2.25 ​ ​ ​ Peppy Portraits is expanding. Based on the return on investment (ROI), would you advise a new location to be a company-operated or franchised studio? ​  

EXTRA CREDIT: Standard and actual costs for direct labor for the manufacture of 300 units of product were as follows:   Actual costs 125 hours at $54 Standard costs 131 hours at $53 ​ Determine the direct labor (a) time variance, (b) rate variance, and (c) total cost variance.