value of x for which the sequence is geometric. (4) (d) For this value of x‚ find (i) (ii) the common ratio; the sum of the infinite sequence. (3) (Total 12 marks) 4. Clara organizes cans in triangular piles‚ where each row has one less can than the row below. For example‚ the pile of 15 cans shown has 5 cans in the bottom row and 4 cans in the row above it. (a) A pile has 20 cans in the bottom row. Show that the pile contains 210 cans. (4) (b) There are 3240 cans in a pile
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Theory and practice of supervision Supervision theories and practices began emerging as soon as counsellors started to train other counsellors (Bernard & Goodyear‚ 2009). Several different theoretical models have developed to clarify and support counselling supervision. The focus of early models of supervision had generally been based on counselling theories (such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy‚ Adlerian or client-centred)‚ but these orientation-specific models have begun to be challenged as supervision
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Ethical Business Practices in Purchasing and Supply Management Ethical Business Practices in Purchasing and Supply Management “The best and most successful organisations recognise that they will only prosper in the long term if they satisfy the aspirations of their stakeholders; including customers‚ suppliers‚ employees‚ local communities‚ investors‚ governments‚ public interest and environment groups. ” “To satisfy this intense scrutiny and the demands for greater accountability in society
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR NEWSVENDOR MODEL 1. Burger prince buys top-grade ground beef for $3 per kg. A large sign over the entrance guarantees that the meat is fresh daily. Any leftover meat is sold to the local high school cafeteria for $2 per kg. Eight hamburgers can be prepared from each kilogram of meat. Burgers sell for $2 each. Labour‚ overhead‚ meat‚ buns and condiments cost $1 per burger. Demand is normally distributed with a mean of 400 kg per day and a standard deviation of 50 kg per day
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Collection of Blood Cultures Tracy Evidence Based Practice for The Baccalaureate Prepared Nurse Abstract Proper collection of blood cultures are necessary and the most direct method of determining whether or not a patient is septic. The purpose of obtaining blood cultures is to identify and isolate the bacteria that are causing an illness and then determine the best course of treatment based on the sensitivity of the bacteria to particular antibiotics. One of the most frustrating problems
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of Social Work practice is the psychosocial improvement of the individuals within a system and the system where they operate. Social Work has three different concentrations‚ Micro practice‚ Mezzo practice and Macro practice. Micro practice focuses in individual and small groups such as couples‚ families and groups. This practice is more direct or face to face intervention. Mezzo practice focuses in medium communities‚ it can be face to face or indirect practice. And Macro practice focuses in larger
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7304 City and Guild CTLLS Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Unit 3: Principles and practice of assessment The topics I am researching are: Principles of assessment‚ different methods‚ strengths and limitations of these Peer and self-assessment How feedback and questioning contribute to the assessment process The types of assessment records which would be used to meet organizational and external requirements Rationale Part of my role as beauty tutor is to assess
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be discussing the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice of the sex discrimination act by answering these following questions. Has the sex discrimination act worked? My belief is that the sex discrimination act has prevented a lot of discrimination for taking place for those who are afraid to break the law‚ however for those who aren’t afraid to break the law still discriminate against people because of their gender and sexuality. Research shows that despite the Sex Discrimination Act’s undeniable
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___ 9 Conclusion ____________________________________________________________ ____________ 10 Preview Human Resources Department at any organization is a crucial and indispensable part of the operational strategy1. It can directly affect the results of the organization‚ and make a very important difference between the success and failure of any organizational strategy or goal‚ both in the long and well as short term. An efficient HR department should be able to access
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in the Denesųłiné adaptive cycle. A Denesųłiné adaptive cycle in Figure 8.1 illustrates cultural practices that show respect for caribou. Figure 8.1. Cultural Practices that show Respect for Caribou in the Denesųłiné Adaptive Cycle. Cultural practices that show respect for caribou in the α-state are interventions to re-organize culture in times of stress. Teaching wise hunting practices reinforces ways to show respect for caribou. Ritual and ceremony evidences the spiritual connection between harvesters
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