Comparing the U

question 13

Multiple Choice

Comparing the U.S. banking system to the systems in other major industrial countries, which of the following statements is true?

• A)The United States has more banks and more bank offices per capita.
• B)The United States has fewer banks and fewer bank offices per capita.
• C)The United States has more banks, but about the same number of bank offices per capita.
• D)The United States has about the same number of banks, but more bank offices per capita.

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Definitions:

Modus Ponens (MP)

A form of logical argument where if a conditional statement ("if P, then Q") is accepted, and the antecedent (P) is affirmed, the consequent (Q) must also be affirmed.

Proof 1

A logical or mathematical demonstration showing that a specific statement or theorem is true, based on accepted axioms and inference rules.

Proof 2

An alternative term generally meaning evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.

Demonstrations

organized activities by a group of people to show their protest, or support for, or against a cause.