Write the letter of the word that is most different in meaning from the others. (a) limber, (b) clumsy, (c) flexible, (d) agile

If costs are not responsive to changes in activity level, then these costs can be best described as:

A. Mixed.

B. Variable.

C. Fixed.

D. Flexible.

(a)What does Merlin ask of King Uther in retum for granting his wish? (b)Why, do you think, does Merlin request this reward for helping Uther?

On a separate sheet of paper, write the term that best matches given definition below.
Strong, flexible connective tissue.

What are the functions of organizing in management?

For a two-person zero-sum game with an m × n reward matrix, let $\overline{x}=\left(\overline{x}_{1}, \overline{x}_{2}, \dots, x_{m}\right)$ be a solution to the row player’s LP and $\overline{y}=\left(\overline{y}_{1}, \overline{y}_{2}, \ldots, \overline{y}_{n}\right)$ be a solution to the column player’s LP. Show that if the row player departs from his optimal strategy, he cannot increase his expected reward against $\overline{y}$.

Why are shortages or surpluses more likely with preset prices, such as those on tickets, than flexible prices, such as those on gasoline?

Drawing Conclusions Determine whether elements that fit the following descriptions are more likely to be metals or nonmetals: a. a shiny substance used to make flexible bed springs b. a yellow powder from underground mines c. a gas that does not react d. a conducting material used within flexible wires e. a brittle substance that does not conduct heat

Review the vocabulary list from the earlier discussion. Then, choose the word that is the best synonym, or word with similar meaning, for the first word.

scourge:

(a) punishment

(b) reward

(c) desire

In the following, name the term defined.

A mode of transportation that is the most flexible relative to cost, volume, and speed of delivery.

Why are shortages or surpluses more likely with preset prices, such as those on tickets, than flexible prices, such as those on gasoline?

Which of the following is an unconditioned response?

A. Playing jump rope

B. Running through a maze for a food reward

C. Sweating in hot weather

D. Clapping after a thrilling concert

Use the following information.

A recent survey found that $25 \%$ of women wish they had more flexible work hours. A small company has 24 female employees. Source: America by the Numbers

At a small company, what is the most likely number of female employees who want more flexible work hours?

Would a composite material with a strong and stiff matrix and a soft and flexible reinforcement have any practical uses? Explain.