MMA Question of the Day: 01/27/99

MATH: Two cadets rented a car in Barbados. In three days they traveled 500 miles. They agreed to pay a daily rental fee of $14.95 and a mileage charge of .20 per mile. What did it cost to rent the car?

SCIENCE: Mariners rely upon the compass to indicate the direction of travel. What force causes this instrument to work?

GEOGRAPHY: Saint Thomas is in a group of 7 islands. What is the group named?

HISTORY: Christopher Columbus is credited with the discovery of many Caribbean Islands. He is also credited with discovering America. Who was the first European to reach North America?

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