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Solve the problem.A column has a circular base with an area of 6 square feet and is 14 feet tall. What is its total volume?

Solve the problem.Brand X copier advertises that its copiers run 24% longer between service calls than its competitor. If Brand X copiers run 56,900 copies between services, how many copies would the competitor run?

Find the volume (in cubic feet) of the shape below. Round final answers to two decimal places. Use

Solve for the percentage in the problem. Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.$16.70 is ____________% of $337.25.

Measurements are made at two different times. Find the absolute change and then find the percentage change. Round answers to the nearest tenth if necessary.The total rainfall in Laketown in 1999 was 8.9 inches. In 2000 it was 1.3 inches.

Measurements are made at two different times. Find the absolute change and then find the percentage change. Round answers to the nearest tenth if necessary.At a certain college, the percentage of male students decreased from 68% in 1970 to 45% in 2000.

Solve the problem.The area of Jose’s apartment is 23% more than the area of Alan’s apartment. Determine which of the statement’s below is true.

Decide which of the two given prices is the better deal.You can buy hair product in a 12 ounce bottle for $2.88 or in a 8 ounce bottle for $1.76.

Answer the question.In 2000 your salary increased by 20% . In 2001 you received a 20% pay cut. After the two changes, how does your salary compare to your original salary?

Solve the problem.A store manager paid $84 for an item and set the selling price at $114.24. What was the percent markup?