A Student Scores 87, 73, 92 and 86 on Four

question 36

True/False

A student scores 87, 73, 92 and 86 on four exams during the semester, and 95 on the final exam. If the final is weighted double and the four others weighted equally, the student's final average would be 88.

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Definitions:

In Personam Jurisdiction

The legal authority of a court to make a decision affecting a particular person's rights.

Long-Arm Statute

A state statute that permits a state to obtain jurisdiction over nonresidents. The nonresidents must have certain "minimum contacts" with that state for the statute to apply.

Geographic Area

A specific physical location defined by natural or artificial boundaries.

Federal-Question Jurisdiction

pertains to the authority of federal courts to hear cases that involve the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, or treaties.