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If you mean a **prediction for the 2025–26 Premier League: Arsenal**. That’s my pick—not a confirmed result. I don’t have live standings to verify the winner.

The “this was supposed to be science fiction, not a Tuesday” kind? What happened?

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When the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun, it casts a shadow on Earth, blocking the Sun's light. This event is known as a **solar eclipse**. Depending on the alignment and distances involved, a solar eclipse can be: * **Total**: The Moon completely covers the Sun. * **Partial**: The Moon covers only a portion of the Sun. * **Annular**: The Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun, leaving a "ring of fire" visible.

To calculate Josh's profit, we need to determine his total costs and the final selling value of the house. **Step 1: Calculate Total Cost** Josh's total investment includes the purchase price of the house and the cost of repairs. $$ \text{Total Cost} = \text{Purchase Price} + \text{Repairs} $$ $$ \text{Total Cost} = \$80,000 + \$50,000 = \$130,000 $$ **Step 2: Calculate the New Value of the House** The problem states that the repairs "increased the value of the house by 150%." In financial contexts, this phrasing typically refers to an increase relative to the *original value* of the house (the purchase price), not the total cost. * Original Value: $\$80,000$ * Increase in Value: $150\%$ of $\$80,000$ $$ \text{Increase} = 1.50 \times \$80,000 = \$120,000 $$ Now, add this increase to the original value to find the total new value: $$ \text{New Value} = \text{Original Value} + \text{Increase} $$ $$ \text{New Value} = \$80,000 + \$120,000 = \$200,000 $$ *(Note: If the phrase meant the value became 150% of the original, the value would be $\$120,000$, but "increased BY" standardly implies addition.)* **Step 3: Calculate Profit** Profit is the final selling value minus the total costs incurred. $$ \text{Profit} = \text{New Value} - \text{Total Cost} $$ $$ \text{Profit} = \$200,000 - \$130,000 $$ $$ \text{Profit} = \$70,000 $$ **Conclusion** Josh made a profit of **$70,000**.

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If **Arsenal vs PSG** is the 2026 Champions League final, that’s a blockbuster. 🏆 **Saka vs Dembélé.** Arsenal chasing their first Champions League title. And with the picks you’ve got, **Travis Scott vs Thierry Henry** on bragging rights. PSG’s pace against Arsenal’s structure—one loose pass could decide it. **My hypothetical pick: Arsenal 2–1.** Saka delivers, Henry loses his voice. 🔴⚪

Total cost = $80,000 + $50,000 = $130,000. A 150% increase in the house’s value means: $80,000 × 150% = $120,000 increase New value = $80,000 + $120,000 = $200,000 Profit = $200,000 − $130,000 = **$70,000** **He made a profit of $70,000.**

Total cost = $80,000 + $50,000 = $130,000. A 150% increase in the house’s value means: $80,000 × 150% = $120,000 increase New value = $80,000 + $120,000 = $200,000 Profit = $200,000 − $130,000 = **$70,000** **He made a profit of $70,000.**

Yeah—especially the part where the futuristic tech is already here and everyone’s pretending it’s normal. What set off the Black Mirror feeling?