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100

The minimum percentage of a bill should you should tip for service

15%

100

This is what the building that students live in at a university is called

Dormitory (dorm)

100

When problem solving, its helpful to brainstorm a list of ___ and ___ to come up with a solution

Pros and Cons

100

You should always wash dark colors in this temperature water

Cold

100

Ms. Jacobs has this many cats

3

200

The date that federal and state taxes are due each year

April 15

200

The person who teaches classes at a college or university

Professor

200

Recommended hours of sleep that high school students should get

8-10

200

These fabrics typically shrink in a hot dryer

Wool, cotton

200

One of Ms. Jacobs' cats is named ___

RockStar, Frazzle, Reece

300

Average APR of interest on credit cards 

22.75%

300

At the end of the semester, this is the big test given in a college class

Final Exam

300

Age that a Massachusetts resident can take the exam for their driver's license learner's permit

16

300

Put these measurements in order, smallest to largest: cup, teaspoon, gallon, pint, quart, tablespoon

teaspoon, tablespoon, cup, pint, quart, gallon

300

Ms. Jacobs is from this state

NH

400

A Massachusetts Youth Employment Permit is required for all teens under this age

18

400

This is what the scheduled time period each week that you may go visit your professors for extra help is called

Office Hours

400

To get a Massachusetts state ID, you need this documentation. Name 2 of 3.

Proof of identity and date of birth

Social security number

Massachusetts residency

400

The best temperature to keep a refrigerator at is ___.

35-40 degrees

400

Ms. Jacobs played this sport in college

Soccer

500

The federal withholding form filled out by all new employees when they are hired

W-4

500

If you live in room 439 of college housing, your room is on this floor.

4th 

500

A Massachusetts resident can take the Junior Operator License driving exam if they are ___ old, have had their license for at least this long ___, and have completed the ___ program.

16 1/2

6 months

driver's education (classroom & on-road instruction)

500

Never put these in a microwave. Name 3.

raw spicy peppers, eggs, metal, steel, Styrofoam, single use plastic, aluminum foil

500

Name 3 countries where Ms. Jacobs has traveled

Canada, Mexico, England, Wales, Scotland, France, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, New Zealand, many islands...