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So I need to find the least odd prime factor of ( 2019^8 + 1 ). Hmm, that seems pretty big, but I think I can break it down step by step.

First, I know that finding prime factors of large exponents can be tricky, but there might be some properties or theorems that can help simplify the process. Since the expression is ( 2019^8 + 1 ), maybe I can look for patterns or ways to factor this expression.

I recall that expressions of the form ( a^n + b^n ) can sometimes be factored, especially when ( n ) is a power of 2. In this case, ( n = 8 ), which is ( 2^3 ), so that might be useful.

Let me see if I can factor ( 2019^8 + 1 ). I know that ( a^4 + 1 ) can be factored as ( (a^4 + 1) = (a^2 + \sqrt{2}a + 1)(a^2 - \sqrt{2}a + 1) ), but that involves irrational numbers, which isn't helpful for factoring into integers. Maybe there's another way.

Wait, perhaps I can write ( 2019^8 + 1 ) as ( (2019^4)^2 + 1^2 ), which resembles the sum of squares. I know that over the integers, sums of squares don't factor nicely, but maybe there's a different approach.

Another thought: maybe I can consider smaller exponents first and see if there's a pattern or a recurring factor that appears.

Let's try computing ( 2019^2 + 1 ), ( 2019^4 + 1 ), and so on, and see if I can find any common factors or patterns.

First, calculate ( 2019^2 + 1 ):

( 2019^2 = 2019 \times 2019 ). I don't need the exact value right now; maybe I can just keep it as ( 2019^2 ) for now.

So, ( 2019^2 + 1 = 2019^2 + 1 ). Doesn't seem immediately helpful.

Next, ( 2019^4 + 1 ). Again, it's similar to the previous expression, and I don't see an obvious factorization.

Maybe I should try to see if there are any small prime numbers that divide ( 2019^8 + 1 ). Since I'm looking for the least odd prime factor, I can start testing small primes like 3, 5, 7, 11, and so on, to see if any of them divide ( 2019^8 + 1 ).

Let's start with 3. To check if 3 divides ( 2019^8 + 1 ), I can compute ( 2019^8 + 1 ) modulo 3.

First, find ( 2019 ) modulo 3. Since ( 2019 = 3 \times 673 ), ( 2019 \equiv 0 \pmod{3} ). Therefore, ( 2019^8 \equiv 0^8 \equiv 0 \pmod{3} ), and ( 2019^8 + 1 \equiv 0 + 1 \equiv 1 \pmod{3} ). So, 3 does not divide ( 2019^8 + 1 ).

Next, check 5. Compute ( 2019 ) modulo 5. ( 2019 \div 5 = 403 ) with a remainder of 4, so ( 2019 \equiv 4 \pmod{5} ). Then, ( 2019^8 \equiv 4^8 \pmod{5} ). Since ( 4 \equiv -1 \pmod{5} ), ( 4^8 \equiv (-1)^8 \equiv 1 \pmod{5} ). Therefore, ( 2019^8 + 1 \equiv 1 + 1 \equiv 2 \pmod{5} ), so 5 does not divide ( 2019^8 + 1 ).

Now, check 7. Find ( 2019 ) modulo 7. ( 2019 \div 7 = 288 ) with a remainder of 3, so ( 2019 \equiv 3 \pmod{7} ). Then, ( 2019^8 \equiv 3^8 \pmod{7} ). Let's compute ( 3^8 ) modulo 7.

First, find the pattern of powers of 3 modulo 7:

( 3^1 \equiv 3 \pmod{7} )

( 3^2 \equiv 9 \equiv 2 \pmod{7} )

( 3^3 \equiv 6 \pmod{7} )

( 3^4 \equiv 18 \equiv 4 \pmod{7} )

( 3^5 \equiv 12 \equiv 5 \pmod{7} )

( 3^6 \equiv 15 \equiv 1 \pmod{7} )

Since ( 3^6 \equiv 1 \pmod{7} ), then ( 3^8 = 3^{6+2} = 3^6 \times 3^2 \equiv 1 \times 2 \equiv 2 \pmod{7} ). Therefore, ( 2019^8 + 1 \equiv 2 + 1 \equiv 3 \pmod{7} ), so 7 does not divide ( 2019^8 + 1 ).

Next, check 11. Compute ( 2019 ) modulo 11. ( 2019 \div 11 = 183 ) with a remainder of 6, so ( 2019 \equiv 6 \pmod{11} ). Then, ( 2019^8 \equiv 6^8 \pmod{11} ). Let's find a pattern for powers of 6 modulo 11:

( 6^1 \equiv 6 \pmod{11} )

( 6^2 \equiv 36 \equiv 3 \pmod{11} )

( 6^3 \equiv 18 \equiv 7 \pmod{11} )

( 6^4 \equiv 42 \equiv 9 \pmod{11} )

( 6^5 \equiv 54 \equiv 10 \pmod{11} )

( 6^6 \equiv 60 \equiv 5 \pmod{11} )

( 6^7 \equiv 30 \equiv 8 \pmod{11} )

( 6^8 \equiv 48 \equiv 4 \pmod{11} )

Therefore, ( 2019^8 + 1 \equiv 4 + 1 \equiv 5 \pmod{11} ), so 11 does not divide ( 2019^8 + 1 ).

Continuing this process seems tedious. Maybe there's a better way to approach this problem.

Let me think differently. Perhaps I can consider the expression ( 2019^8 + 1 ) and see if it can be expressed in a form that reveals its prime factors.

I recall that for expressions like ( a^4 + 4b^4 ), there's a Sophie Germain identity: ( a^4 + 4b^4 = (a^2 + 2ab + 2b^2)(a^2 - 2ab + 2b^2) ). Maybe I can manipulate ( 2019^8 + 1 ) into a similar form.

Wait, ( 2019^8 + 1 = (2019^4)^2 + 1^2 ). This resembles the sum of squares, but over integers, sums of squares don't factor nicely. Maybe I can consider complex numbers or some other algebraic identities, but that might not help in finding integer prime factors.

Alternatively, perhaps I can consider modulo properties to find possible prime factors. For example, if ( p ) is an odd prime that divides ( 2019^8 + 1 ), then ( 2019^8 \equiv -1 \pmod{p} ), which implies ( 2019^{16} \equiv 1 \pmod{p} ). This means that the order of 2019 modulo ( p ) divides 16, and since ( 2019^8 \equiv -1 \pmod{p} ), the order can't divide 8. Therefore, the order must be 16.

By Fermat's Little Theorem, the order of 2019 modulo ( p ) divides ( p - 1 ). Therefore, ( p - 1 ) must be divisible by 16. So, ( p \equiv 1 \pmod{16} ).

This narrows down the possible primes ( p ) that could divide ( 2019^8 + 1 ) to those primes congruent to 1 modulo 16.

Let me list some primes that are 1 modulo 16: 17, 97, 113, 193, 241, 257, etc.

Now, I can test these primes to see if any of them divide ( 2019^8 + 1 ).

Start with 17. Compute ( 2019 ) modulo 17.

First, find ( 2019 \div 17 ). 17 times 118 is 2006, so ( 2019 - 2006 = 13 ). Therefore, ( 2019 \equiv 13 \pmod{17} ).

Then, ( 2019^8 \equiv 13^8 \pmod{17} ).

Compute ( 13^2 \equiv 169 \equiv 16 \pmod{17} )

( 13^4 = (13^2)^2 \equiv 16^2 \equiv 256 \equiv 1 \pmod{17} )

( 13^8 = (13^4)^2 \equiv 1^2 \equiv 1 \pmod{17} )

Therefore, ( 2019^8 + 1 \equiv 1 + 1 \equiv 2 \pmod{17} ), so 17 does not divide ( 2019^8 + 1 ).

Next, check 97. Compute ( 2019 ) modulo 97.

First, find how many times 97 fits into 2019. 97 times 20 is 1940, and 2019 - 1940 = 79. So, ( 2019 \equiv 79 \pmod{97} ).

Then, ( 2019^8 \equiv 79^8 \pmod{97} ).

This seems a bit cumbersome to compute directly. Maybe I can find a pattern or use Fermat's Little Theorem, which states that ( a^{p-1} \equiv 1 \pmod{p} ) if ( p ) is prime and ( p ) does not divide ( a ).

Here, ( p = 97 ), so ( 79^{96} \equiv 1 \pmod{97} ). But I need ( 79^8 ), which is not directly helpful. Maybe I can compute ( 79^2 ), then ( 79^4 ), and so on.

First, compute ( 79^2 \pmod{97} ):

( 79^2 = 6241 ). Now, divide 6241 by 97.

97 times 64 is 6208, so 6241 - 6208 = 33. Therefore, ( 79^2 \equiv 33 \pmod{97} ).

Next, ( 79^4 = (79^2)^2 \equiv 33^2 \pmod{97} ).

( 33^2 = 1089 ). 97 times 11 is 1067, so 1089 - 1067 = 22. Therefore, ( 79^4 \equiv 22 \pmod{97} ).

Then, ( 79^8 = (79^4)^2 \equiv 22^2 \pmod{97} ).

( 22^2 = 484 ). 97 times 4 is 388, so 484 - 388 = 96. Therefore, ( 79^8 \equiv 96 \pmod{97} ).

Thus, ( 2019^8 + 1 \equiv 96 + 1 \equiv 97 \equiv 0 \pmod{97} ).

So, 97 divides ( 2019^8 + 1 ). Since 97 is the smallest prime congruent to 1 modulo 16 that we've checked and it divides ( 2019^8 + 1 ), it must be the least odd prime factor of ( 2019^8 + 1 ).

Therefore, the least odd prime factor is 97.

Final Answer

[ \boxed{97} ]

So I've got this equation: 1 + 2 * 3 + 4 * 5 + 6 * 7 + 8 * 9 = 479, and it's supposed to be incorrect, but I need to add just one pair of parentheses to make it true. Hmm, let's see.

First, I should probably understand what the equation is currently doing. In math, multiplication is performed before addition according to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS rules). So, in the expression 1 + 2 * 3 + 4 * 5 + 6 * 7 + 8 * 9, the multiplications would be calculated first, and then the additions.

Let's compute it step by step without any parentheses:

First, the multiplications:

2 * 3 = 6

4 * 5 = 20

6 * 7 = 42

8 * 9 = 72

Now, plug these back into the equation:

1 + 6 + 20 + 42 + 72

Now, add them up:

1 + 6 = 7

7 + 20 = 27

27 + 42 = 69

69 + 72 = 141

So, without any parentheses, the equation equals 141, not 479. So, clearly, something needs to change.

Now, I need to add one pair of parentheses to make this equal to 479. Parentheses can change the order of operations, so whatever is inside the parentheses gets calculated first.

I need to think about where to place these parentheses to alter the result significantly, since 141 is quite a bit smaller than 479.

Maybe I can group some additions and multiplications in a way that increases the result.

Let me consider different placements:

Option 1: (1 + 2) * 3 + 4 * 5 + 6 * 7 + 8 * 9

Calculate inside the parentheses first:

1 + 2 = 3

Then, 3 * 3 = 9

Now, the equation is: 9 + 4 * 5 + 6 * 7 + 8 * 9

Next, multiplications:

4 * 5 = 20

6 * 7 = 42

8 * 9 = 72

So, 9 + 20 + 42 + 72

Add them up:

9 + 20 = 29

29 + 42 = 71

71 + 72 = 143

Still not 479.

Option 2: 1 + (2 * 3 + 4) * 5 + 6 * 7 + 8 * 9

First, inside the parentheses:

2 * 3 = 6

6 + 4 = 10

Now, multiply by 5: 10 * 5 = 50

So, the equation becomes: 1 + 50 + 6 * 7 + 8 * 9

Next, multiplications:

6 * 7 = 42

8 * 9 = 72

Now, add them up:

1 + 50 = 51

51 + 42 = 93

93 + 72 = 165

Still not 479.

Option 3: 1 + 2 * (3 + 4) * 5 + 6 * 7 + 8 * 9

First, inside the parentheses:

3 + 4 = 7

Then, 2 * 7 = 14

Then, 14 * 5 = 70

So, the equation is: 1 + 70 + 6 * 7 + 8 * 9

Next, multiplications:

6 * 7 = 42

8 * 9 = 72

Now, add them up:

1 + 70 = 71

71 + 42 = 113

113 + 72 = 185

Still not 479.

Option 4: 1 + 2 * 3 + 4 * (5 + 6) * 7 + 8 * 9

First, inside the parentheses:

5 + 6 = 11

Then, 11 * 7 = 77

So, the equation is: 1 + 2 * 3 + 4 * 77 + 8 * 9

Next, multiplications:

2 * 3 = 6

4 * 77 = 308

8 * 9 = 72

Now, add them up:

1 + 6 = 7

7 + 308 = 315

315 + 72 = 387

Closer, but still not 479.

Option 5: 1 + 2 * 3 + 4 * 5 + 6 * (7 + 8) * 9

First, inside the parentheses:

7 + 8 = 15

Then, 15 * 9 = 135

So, the equation is: 1 + 2 * 3 + 4 * 5 + 6 * 135

Next, multiplications:

2 * 3 = 6

4 * 5 = 20

6 * 135 = 810

Now, add them up:

1 + 6 = 7

7 + 20 = 27

27 + 810 = 837

Way too big.

Hmm, 837 is much larger than 479. Maybe I need to reduce the impact of the parentheses.

Option 6: 1 + 2 * (3 + 4 * 5) + 6 * 7 + 8 * 9

First, inside the parentheses:

3 + 4 * 5

Wait, in this case, multiplication comes before addition inside the parentheses, so 4 * 5 = 20, then 3 + 20 = 23

Then, 2 * 23 = 46

So, the equation is: 1 + 46 + 6 * 7 + 8 * 9

Next, multiplications:

6 * 7 = 42

8 * 9 = 72

Now, add them up:

1 + 46 = 47

47 + 42 = 89

89 + 72 = 161

Still not 479.

Option 7: 1 + 2 * 3 + 4 * (5 + 6 * 7) + 8 * 9

First, inside the parentheses:

5 + 6 * 7

Multiplication first: 6 * 7 = 42, then 5 + 42 = 47

Then, 4 * 47 = 188

So, the equation is: 1 + 2 * 3 + 188 + 8 * 9

Next, multiplications:

2 * 3 = 6

8 * 9 = 72

Now, add them up:

1 + 6 = 7

7 + 188 = 195

195 + 72 = 267

Still not 479.

Option 8: 1 + 2 * 3 + 4 * 5 + 6 * (7 + 8 * 9)

First, inside the parentheses:

7 + 8 * 9

Multiplication first: 8 * 9 = 72, then 7 + 72 = 79

Then, 6 * 79 = 474

So, the equation is: 1 + 2 * 3 + 4 * 5 + 474

Next, multiplications:

2 * 3 = 6

4 * 5 = 20

Now, add them up:

1 + 6 = 7

7 + 20 = 27

27 + 474 = 479

Perfect! That equals 479.

So, by placing the parentheses around 7 + 8 * 9, and multiplying that sum by 6, we get the desired result.

Therefore, the corrected equation is: 1 + 2 * 3 + 4 * 5 + 6 * (7 + 8 * 9) = 479

Final Answer

[ \boxed{1 + 2 \times 3 + 4 \times 5 + 6 \times (7 + 8 \times 9) = 479} ]

To manage and save your tmux workspace setup so it survives system shutdowns or logouts, you can utilize tmux-resurrect and tmux-continuum, which are plugins for tmux that handle session saving and restoring:

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Install Tmux Plugin Manager:

   First, you'll need the Tmux Plugin Manager (TPM) which simplifies the installation of tmux plugins:

   git clone https://github.com/tmux-plugins/tpm ~/.tmux/plugins/tpm
   

   Then, you need to add some lines in your .tmux.conf to initialize TPM:

   # List of plugins
   set -g @plugin 'tmux-plugins/tpm'
   set -g @plugin 'tmux-plugins/tmux-sensible'
   
   # Other examples:
   # set -g @plugin 'github_username/plugin_name'
   # set -g @plugin 'git@github.com/user/plugin'
   
   # Initialize TMUX plugin manager (keep this line at the very bottom of tmux.conf)
   run -b '~/.tmux/plugins/tpm/tpm'
   

2. Install tmux-resurrect:

   Add tmux-resurrect to your .tmux.conf:

   set -g @plugin 'tmux-plugins/tmux-resurrect'
   

3. Save and Restore Sessions:

   • Save your tmux session: Press Prefix + Ctrl-s (where Prefix is commonly Ctrl-b). This command will save your panes, windows, programs like vim or ssh sessions, and their respective states.

   • Restore a session: Normally, this is automatically done at tmux start due to tmux-continuum, but you can manually trigger it with Prefix + Ctrl-r.

   Here, Prefix is whatever prefix key you have set in tmux, typically Ctrl-b.

4. Install tmux-continuum (for automated backups):

   Add:

   set -g @plugin 'tmux-plugins/tmux-continuum'
   

   For automatic session restore after tmux starts, enable the following settings:

   # Turn on automatic restore of tmux session
   set -g @continuum-restore 'on'
   

   This should also be in your .tmux.conf. With this setting, tmux-continuum will restore your last session automatically if tmux starts up.

5. Set Interval for Auto Saves:

   If you want tmux to automatically save your session every so often (e.g., every 15 minutes), you can adjust the continuum save interval:

   set -g @continuum-save-interval '15'
   

6. Install Plugins:

   After adding these lines to your .tmux.conf, install the plugins by:

   • Entering tmux (tmux command in terminal).
   • Press Prefix + I (capital i) to fetch and install the plugins.

With these steps, your tmux sessions, windows, panes, and even terminal programs within them should survive a system shutdown or tmux server crash, and will automatically restart when you start tmux again. Remember to configure your tmux server to persist even when no sessions are attached if you're concerned about long-running processes (you might need to tweak tmux startup scripts or parameters).

To determine the total calories of 5 slices, we need to multiply the calories counted in one slice by the number of slices.

Step 1: Determine the number of calories in one slice.

• The ingredients are labelled as having 60 calories per serving.
• The nutrition label says there are about eight servings per container and each serving is three slices.

Step 2: Calculate the number of calories in one slice.

• 60 calories ÷ 8 servings × 3 slices per serving = 60 ÷ 8 × 3 slices = 2.25 calories per slice

Step 3: Calculate the total calories for 5 slices.

• Number of calories per slice (2.25) × Number of slices (5) = 2.25 × 5 = 11.25 Calories

There are approximately 11.25 calories in 5 slices.

The bottom part of both signs is a run of arrows pointing straight into the left lanes lanes. The sign on the left shows the city of Chur and the sign of the right lists the cities Bern, Basel, St. Gallen, Luzern, and Westring-Zurich. Therefore the left lanes will take cars to those cities. Note that the blank line between the top number 3 and the word Chur on the leftmost sign indicates the city of Chur was added to the sign recently.

The correct answer is D. West.

Explanation: The phone in the image displays a compass with the direction "220° SW" indicated. This means that the dinosaur is facing southwest, which is consistent with the cardinal direction of west.

I see a colorful abstract image with vertical stripes, featuring a red shape resembling a mushroom or a hat. The image appears to be a manipulated photograph or digital artwork, characterized by its vibrant colors and distorted, glitch-like effect.

To determine which shape should be placed in the empty box, we need to analyze the pattern of the shapes in the 3x3 grid.

Looking at the grid, we can see that each row and column has a different shape. The top-left shape is a pentagon, the top-center shape is a hexagon, and the top-right shape is a heptagon. The second row has a triangle, a pentagon, and a hexagon, while the third row has a hexagon, a heptagon, and an octagon.

Based on this pattern, it appears that each row and column has a sequence of shapes that increase by one side count from left to right and top to bottom. Therefore, the missing shape in the empty box should be a triangle, which is one side count less than a hexagon.

The correct answer is: A

To solve this puzzle, we need to identify the pattern that connects the shapes in the grid. The pattern appears to be based on the presence or absence of a star in the center of each shape.

The first row of the grid contains a square with a star, a circle with a star, and a triangle. The second row contains a square, a circle, and a triangle. The third row contains a question mark and two more shapes.

The pattern seems to be that each row alternates between having a shape with a star and a shape without a star. Therefore, the correct answer would be the alternative shape that has a star, which is option E.

Answer: E

The total count for all these cards is 138.

To get that answer, add the value of all 52 cards together. In this example, 11 of the cards aren't part of the list so they aren't counted yet.

So to figure out the answer you would calculate 52 -11 to get 41. Then you would take the other 11 cards and subtract them to get the value of 52.

So, the value in this example would be: (41 * 3.32) + 11

We have taken the total value of a deck and divided it by the total number of cards in the deck. That gives 3.32. That number is the average value of a card. 52 cards each copied 41 times would equal that value. 41 *3.32 =137.72 Adding the 11 other values together you get 0.28, which means, when the full deck is accounted for the total value would be 138.

There are six horses visible in this image, one near the front right corner of the image appears to have one, if not both, of its feet within the river. The original caption to this picture notes it was taken in "Canyon de Chelly," sometimes referred to as "Canyon de Chelly National Monument," which is considered a unique combination of natural beauty and cultural significance. The land is located on Navajo Nation land alongside the Arizona-New Mexico state line, and is protected as part of both the Navajo Tribal Trust Land and the National Monument designation.

The word "strawberry" contains three letter "r"s.

The first step in designing a cargo airship to meet your requirements is to define the conceptual design framework. This includes establishing the basic parameters and understanding how they interrelate to ensure that the final airship design will meet the performance criteria. Here are the steps you should follow initially:

1. Define Mission Requirements and Parameters:

• Cargo Capacity: At least 500 metric tons.
• Range: At least 12,000 km.
• Speed: At least 90 km/h in 15 km/h headwinds (effectively 75 km/h relative to the ground).
• Altitude: Understand the operational ceiling as it might influence aerodynamic and structural design.

2. Research and Selection of Lifting Gas:

• Hydrogen: As specified, you will be using hydrogen, which is lighter and provides more lift compared to helium but poses greater safety risks due to its flammability.

3. Review Aerodynamic and Structural Considerations:

• Rigid Structure: Since the airship will use a rigid structure, understand the materials and geometric considerations for creating a strong but lightweight frame.
• Aerodynamics: Initial estimations of shape (e.g., streamlined ellipsoid) to minimize drag and optimize lift.

4. Preliminary Volume and Buoyancy Calculations:

• Calculate the volume of hydrogen gas needed to lift the total weight of the airship, including its structural mass, payload, fuel, and other systems.

Example Calculation:

• Hydrogen Lifting Capacity: Hydrogen can lift approximately 1 kg per 11 m³.
• Total Lift Requirement: Must include cargo (500,000 kg), structure, fuel, and additional subsystems.

5. Draft Initial Layout:

• Sketch an initial design outline focusing on:
  • Hull Design: Shape and size to accommodate the volume of hydrogen required.
  • Cargo Bay: Placement and structural integration.
  • Propulsion Systems: Determine the type and placement of engines necessary to achieve the required speed and range.

6. Structural Material Selection:

• Research strong, lightweight materials (e.g., aluminum alloys, carbon fiber composites) suitable for constructing the rigid frame and skin.

7. Initial Systems Design:

• Propulsion: Consider hybrid systems that integrate internal combustion engines or fuel cells with electric motors.
• Flight Control: Aerodynamic control surfaces like fins and ballast systems.

With these initial steps, you would establish a strong foundation for subsequent detailed design, analysis, and optimization. The first concrete task would be to carry out detailed volumetric calculations to determine the exact dimensions and layout of the airship necessary to support its estimated total weight and to ensure adequate lift with hydrogen gas.

Joe Biden won the 2020 US election.

Yes, it is possible to get to La Palza. The sign says "Zugang nach La Palza ist begehbar!" which means "Access to La Palza is possible."

The politician's claim involves two key aspects: collusion among oil companies and the price elasticity of demand for gasoline. Both elements should be analyzed to determine the validity of the statement.

1. Collusion Among Oil Companies: Collusion refers to an agreement between firms to coordinate prices and output levels to maximize collective profits, typically at the expense of consumers. If oil companies are indeed colluding, it would be an illegal activity under antitrust laws in many jurisdictions because it reduces competition and leads to higher prices for consumers. Historically, there have been instances where companies or entities have been accused of such behavior, e.g., OPEC's price-fixing agreements on oil production.

2. Price Insensitivity (Inelastic Demand) for Gasoline: The politician claims that gasoline buyers are very insensitive to price changes, which means the demand for gasoline is inelastic. In economic terms, when demand is inelastic, consumers do not significantly reduce their quantity demanded in response to price increases. This can often be observed with essential goods like gasoline, where consumers may have limited alternatives (e.g., electric vehicles, public transportation) and may still need to purchase gasoline despite higher prices.

Given inelastic demand, if oil companies were to collude and raise prices, consumers would absorb these price increases without substantially decreasing their gasoline consumption. This would allow the colluding firms to achieve higher profits without a significant loss in sales volume.

Conclusion:

The politician's claim does make sense from an economic perspective. If oil companies were colluding to keep prices high, and if the demand for gasoline is indeed inelastic as suggested, then consumers would continue to purchase gasoline despite the higher prices. This would enable oil companies to maintain elevated prices and profits without a proportionate decrease in sales.

However, it's important to substantiate claims of collusion with concrete evidence, as accusations of this nature can have serious legal and economic implications. Investigations by regulatory bodies would be necessary to determine if there is indeed collusive behavior taking place among oil companies.

To rent a surfboard and wetsuit for 90 minutes (1h 30) and use the changing room, the costs are as follows:

• Surfboard rental for 1h 30: 14€
• Wetsuit rental for 1h 30: 15€
• Changing room usage: 4€

Adding these together:

14€ (surfboard) + 15€ (wetsuit) + 4€ (changing room) = 33€

So, it will cost you 33€ to rent a surfboard and wetsuit for 90 minutes and use the changing room.

The man is the doctor's son. The doctor is the man's father.

To solve this problem, we need to determine the final contents of Box 2 after following the given instructions. Let's break it down step by step:

1. Box 1 contains the book. Box 2 contains the apple. Box 4 contains the brain.
2. Move the book into Box 2: Now, Box 1 is empty, Box 2 contains the apple and the book, and Box 4 still contains the brain.
3. Put the bell into Box 4: Box 1 is empty, Box 2 contains the apple and the book, Box 4 now contains the brain and the bell.
4. Move the bell and the brain into Box 5: Box 1 is empty, Box 2 contains the apple and the book, Box 4 is empty, and Box 5 now contains the brain and the bell.

Final contents of Box 2: "The apple and the book".

Yes, Anna has siblings. Let's see why:

You see, the first statement says that Anna has twice the number of brothers as sisters. And the second statement says the opposite: Anna has twice the number of sisters as brothers.

This can be a bit confusing, but it's like saying if Anna has one brother, then she would have two sisters (because she has twice the number of sisters as brothers). And if Anna has two sisters, then she would have one brother (because she has twice the number of brothers as sisters).

So, it's like a mix-up, but it makes sense if we think about it. That means Anna definitely has siblings - both brothers and sisters.