A continuous-time filter with transfer function $$\,H(S) = {{2s + 6} \over {{s^2} + 6s + 8}}$$ is converted to a discrete time filter with transfer function $$G(Z) = {{2{z^2} - 0.5032\,z} \over {{z^2} - 0.5032z + k}}$$ so that the impulse response of the continuous-time filter, sampled at 2 Hz, is identical at the sampling instants to the impulse response of the discrete time filter, The value of k is _________________________.

Given (9 inches)^1/2 = (0.25 yards)^1/2, which one of the following statements is TRUE?

S, M, E and F are working in shifts in a team to finish a project. M works with twice the efficiency of others but for half as many days as E worked. S and M have 6 hour shifts in a day, whereas E and F have 12 hours shifts. What is the ratio of contribution of M to contribution of E in the project?