Sophia Asks Probing Questions, Is Interested in a Variety of Topics

question 44

Multiple Choice

Sophia asks probing questions, is interested in a variety of topics, and strives to learn more every day. Given this information, which positive critical thinking habit of mind does Sophia exhibit?

• A) open-mindedness
• B) inquisitiveness
• C) confidence in reasoning
• D) judiciousness

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Definitions:

Equity-financed

Equity-financed refers to funding a business or project through selling ownership interests (shares) in the company rather than borrowing through debt.

Marginal Tax Bracket

The tax rate that applies to the last dollar of the taxpayer's income, illustrating the percentage of tax applied to your income for each tax bracket in which you qualify.

Net Operating Losses

Losses incurred when a company's operating expenses exceed its revenues, which can often be carried forward or backward to reduce future or past taxable income.

Interest Tax Savings

The reduction in income tax that results from the deductibility of interest payments on certain types of loans, such as mortgages.