Unusually High Snowfall in January Caused the City of Calgary

question 359

Essay

Unusually high snowfall in January caused the City of Calgary to exceed its January snow removal budget. In January, the city spent $32 million dollars, which represents 129.4% of its snow removal budget for the month. Rounded to the nearest $100,000, what amount did Calgary budget for January's snow clearance?

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Definitions:

Lucidum

A layer of the epidermis found only in the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet, characterized by clear, dead keratinocytes.

Basale

Refers to the deepest layer of the epidermis or other epithelial tissues.

Sensory Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings found in the skin that respond to light touch and pressure.

Melanocytes

Cells located in the bottom layer of the skin's epidermis that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color.