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Background A type of muscular dystrophy is inherited as an X-linked recessive trait. Scenario A man with muscular dystrophy marries a heterozygous woman. They have a son. Question What is the probability that the son will have the disease? For the purposes of this question, if there are two of the same allele letter, place alleles with a linked trait second. [chance] probability that the son will have the disease [dad1] [dad2] [mom1] [FA] [FB] [mom2] [FC] [FD]  

(Types of Area MC)A metal storage drum in the shape of a cylinder has a radius of 11.5 inches and a height of 24 inches. If a local business pays $0.03 per 25 square inches of metal to recycle the storage drum, how much money would a customer earn?

(Percent Rate of Change LC)Which of the following is an equivalent expression to 7 ⋅ (1 + 0.09)2x?

Which of the following components of a monochromator is the dispersing element?

What type of spectroscopy involves the use of heat or electrical energy?

(Exponential Functions LC)The table represents an exponential function. x –3 –2 –1 0 1 2 3 y 2 6 18 54 Does the function in the table represent growth or decay?

(Volume HC)A square pyramid has side lengths of 6 yards and a height of 5 yards. An oblique cone has the same height and equal volume.Part A: What is the volume of the pyramid? Show all necessary steps. (5 points)Part B: What is the radius of the cone? Round to the nearest tenth of a yard. Show all necessary steps. (5 points)

_________________________ requires manufacturers or distributors of hazardous materials to assess the physical and health hazards of chemicals or products and provide that information in safety data sheets.

(Scale Factor and Dilation MC)A cylinder has a radius of 8.2 meters and a height of 9.1 meters. If the cylinder is dilated with a scale factor of k = 1.25, what is the new approximate volume?

(Volume MC)A popcorn bag at a movie theater is shaped like a rectangular prism. The base measures 3.5 inches by 2 inches, and the height of the bag is 8 inches. If a popcorn machine can produce 675 cubic inches in a single batch, how many bags can be served?