\NeedsTeXFormat{LaTeX2e}[1994/06/01]
\ProvidesPackage{common}[2013/01/13 Custom Package]

\renewcommand{\familydefault}{\sfdefault}

\ifdefined\showanswers
  \printanswers
\else
  \noprintanswers
\fi

\setlength{\droptitle}{-8em}

% Create a custom float for the key points section
\floatstyle{boxed}
\newfloat{keypoints}{tbhp}{lop}
\floatname{keypoints}{Key Points}

\setlength{\columnsep}{0.6in}

% use ' marks' instead of points
\pointname{\ marks}
\pointsdroppedatright

\endinput