Tutor profile: Amanda-jane T.

"The possession of drug X should require jail time." Please discuss four factors that you would consider before agreeing or disagreeing with this statement.

My thoughts on this statement would depend greatly on ascertaining additional information including, but not limited to, (i) a comparison of the sentences for drugs similar to drug X, (ii) statistics on whether sentences for drug X are imposed consistently across different demographic groups, (iii) whether the government's primary goal in addressing the possession of drug X is punishment or rehabilitation, and (iv) whether, depending on that goal, statistics or studies indicate that there are better alternatives to jail time.

What is the volume of a rectangle with the following measurements: 10" (l), 5" (w), 2" (h)?

The volume of the rectangle is 100".

If the purpose for which a party entered into a contract is frustrated, that party may be able to cancel the contract. What are some of the factors a court might consider in determining whether the contract can be cancelled?

In determining whether the contract can be cancelled, a court might consider whether performance under the contract was prevented and whether the event that prevented performance was reasonably in contemplation of the parties at the date of the contract.