live are false, and are simply the result of our own desire to believe that we are “real”? Even more troubling, if we are living in a computer simulation, is it possible that the simulation might be shut off at any moment? In this paper, I plan to do two things. First, I hope to consider what conclusions we might draw from Bostrom’s argument, and what implications this might have for how we affect our lives. Second, I plan to discuss a possible objection to Bostrom’s argument, and how this might affect
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$100 in a savings account that pays 10 percent interest per year. How much will you have in one year? You will have $110. This $110 is equal to your original principal of $100 plus $10 in interest. We say that $110 is the future value of $100 invested for one year at 10 percent, meaning that $100 today is worth $110 in one year, given that the interest rate is 10 percent. In general, if you invest for one period at an interest rate r, your investment will grow to (1 + r) per dollar invested. In our
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Accounting Equation is used to develop the organization's financial reports. (1) Describe what assets value would be if Liabilities are $12,000 and Owners' Equity is $50,000 by showing the Accounting Equation (10 points), and (2) provide an example of two asset accounts that could contain the value. (10 points) | | | Student Answer: | | 1.Assets=Liabilities+Owners Equity 12,000+50000 Assets=62,000 2.Cash and Equipment | | Instructor Explanation: | Textbook pages 11-12. Assets = $12,000 +
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and clearly describe each one. 1. Numbers involved in both the addition and subtraction of fractions need to have a common denominator in order to be solved, having the smallest common denominator will make the addition and subtraction easier since you would be working with smaller numbers. Example: 2/4 + 3/8, you could multiply the denominators and get 32 or just have 8 as the common denominator either way the final answer have to be the same. 2. Relationship Two: Fractions that are multiplied
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Written Case Brief Case Title: Gratz v. Bollinger 2003. The Law: This case involved the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and 42 U.S.C. §1981. The Equal Protection Clause says that states must treat every person equally under the law. A state can’t discriminate against a person or a group of people for no good reason (“Bill of Rights Institute...”); there must be a compelling government interest to rationalize any type of discrimination. Title
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Another way to differentiate the two would be to say one is for what I have the right to do and that makes it right verses what is the right thing to do and what makes it right. To determine whether the claims that Thucydides is making are empirical or normative we must first define those terms and then place them in the context of his story. By definition, normative ethics is all based on value judgments. It is all about what is right and what should one do about it. From my understanding
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the Founders who own the F shares. B Teams (Bank) will represent the new IPO shareholders, who are the clients of the investment banker. M Teams will represent the Management. Moreover, there are two kinds on Management Teams. Red Management Teams (RM) must set the IPO Price and Exercise Price equal in their deals, whereas Green Management Teams (GM) may set the IPO Price and Exercise Price to be unequal. The IPO and Exercise Price can be no less than $20 per
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economic policies and evaluating performance. Answer: D Type: Definition Page: 93 2. Prices are used in national accounting to: A) Add the values of output from different sectors of the economy. B) Compare the value of output of one period with that of another. C) Provide an index to measure the rate of inflation. D) All of the above. Answer: D Type: Basic Understanding Page: 93 3. The GDP is: A) C + I + G + (X - IM). B) The sum of value added
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advice to help you find the best way to deal with your debts. TRUE 4. If assets equal 100,000 and liabilities equal 25,000, then owner's equity is 125,000. Wrong Since assets (100,000) must equal liabilities (25,000) plus owner’s equity, owner’s equity is 75,000 5. Credits increase asset and expense accounts. Wrong It’s debits that increase assets and expense accounts. 6. Priority debts are ones where serious action can be taken against you if you don't pay what you owe. TRUE
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if ii. while iii. for iv. switch (4 x 5 marks = 20 marks) b) Write an independent Java method that accepts three sides of a triangle, say a, b and c and returns “Equilateral” if all the three sides are equal, “Isosceles” if any two sides are equal “Scalene” otherwise. (5 marks) Question 2 (25 marks) a) Write an independent Java method that accepts an integer and returns true if it is a prime number, false otherwise. An integer is said to be prime if
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