Students Often Fail to Include Units with Their Answers

question 16

Multiple Choice

Students often fail to include units with their answers. Science teachers say that units are important. In which one of the following situations would you insist that units be included?

• A) Your brother asks if you would like a large soda for lunch.
• B) A friend offers you two per mile to help pay for gas on a trip.
• C) Your manager says you can take a break when the project you are working on is halfway finished.
• D) A police officer says you did not stop at a red light.

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Definitions:

Definite Period

A specific, fixed duration of time identified in a contract or agreement during which certain actions must be performed or conditions met.

Presented

Shown, given, or made available for viewing or consideration.

Payment

The transfer of money or goods from one party to another as compensation for goods or services provided or as a fulfillment of a legal obligation.

Maker

In financial terms, it refers to the entity that creates or issues a promissory note or draft.