A factor used in retrospective premium calculations. It is a percentage of the standard premium and is used to provide the insurer with up-front money for administrative expenses. The Basic Premium Ratio, a percentage, is generally found in the retro manual of the plan being used. Retrospective plans, otherwise known as retros, are claim sensitive workers compensation rating programs specifically designed and used when an employer is of the size required to justify its use.
Q: In which order will seismic waves from an earthquake arrive? A. P waves, S waves, L waves B. L waves, S waves, P waves C. P waves, L waves, S waves D. S waves, P waves, L waves. A: P waves, S waves, L waves is the order of the seismic waves in which an earthquake arrives. baby_SJ01|Points 310|.
Seismic Waves. When you toss a pebble into a pond, it creates radiating waves in the water. An earthquake does the same thing with energy. When the plates fracture or slip, energy is released as seismic waves [source: USGS ]. There are several types of seismic waves. Body waves move through the inside of the Earth. There are two types of body waves: Primary waves (or P waves) are the fastest moving waves, traveling at 1 to 5 miles per second (1.6 to 8 kilometers per second). They can pass through solids, liquids and gases easily.