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This has two parts. Here, Calculators are NOT allowed. a) Study the signs of the polynomial function f(x) = (4 – x)(x – 1)(x – 3) for values of x on the real lines by using a process you used in the past or, my favorite, a sign table.  b) Use part a) to sketch the graph of f(x) = (4 – x)(x – 1)(x – 3).

A child was sent to the school nurse because of a rash. The nurse noted the rash was present on the trunk, extremities, and face. The child’s cheeks were bright red. With what is the nurse aware this type of rash is consistent?  

Which enzyme is produced and secreted by the kidney when an animal’s blood pressure is too low?

The food industry has “manipulated” information about food and has used that information for their own economical benefit, and in some occasions, influenced other public entities including the government, for food claims, decisions and laws. From a utilitarian/food industry stand point, the actions above will be considered morally correct. From a Kantian absolutism stand point, the actions above will be morally wrong, as the act of manipulating information is wrong.

We, the people, via our social actions can defend, promote and sustain healthy food and food systems and practices. We do not necessarily need the government help to make a change.  Some examples of positive changes towards healthier food practices and systems as a consequence of our social practices as individuals are……. Select the BEST CORRECT ANSWER/S.

We tend to consume processed foods like potato chips, fast foods like doughnuts, fries, fried chicken, burghers served on brioche bread with mayo and ketchup, in excess because in capitalist societies the food industry is aware of our inborn genetic cravings.  The food industry creates foods that have the right texture, color, smell, and salty, sweet, fatty taste that we crave so we buy and consume those foods which are unhealthy. The food industry actions could be considered morally wrong from consumer/utilitarian stand point, as the food industry is aware of the negative health consequences the foods they create have on consumers.

The Hadza tribe in Africa is a perfect example of a native food system where the man hunt for meat and honey food sources and the woman gather roots, fruits and vegetables. This native food system is what humanity was based on millions and thousands of years ago where we were gatherers and hunters and we fed from what mother nature provided to us. Hunting and gathering food by the Hadza would be considered morally correct form a Natural Law stand point. Hunting could be considered morally wrong if analyzed from an animal rights or kantian absolutism stand point.

In October, Iyer Corporation distributed profits to its preferred shareholders before its common shareholders.  What is the name of the preference that allows this?  

Overton Company acquired a machine that involved the following expenditures and related factors: Amount Gross invoice price $76,000 Sales tax $2,850 Cash discount taken $1,140 Freight $1,350 Assembly of machine $1,800 Installation of machine $2,700 Assorted spare parts for future use $5,400 Tuning and adjusting machine before use $900 What is the initial accounting cost of the machine?

A bond that will sell for a discount when the market rate is less than the coupon rate.