2^-2 = 1/2^2
so: (1/2^2)*(12*3)-5^3
simplify: (1/4)*36-125
36*(1/4) = 36/4 so: 9-125
subtract: -116
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<u>Let's tale this problem step-by-step</u>:
<u>What does the problem want:</u>

<u>Employment compensation</u> =55% of the average of the last 26-week salary

⇒ 55% of that average

<u>Answer: $400.65</u>
Hope that helps!
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All you need to do is divide 96 by 8 and you get 12 as your answer
620,000 rounded to the nearest thousand is:
620,000 because 2 is less than 5
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