Which One of the Following Alternatives Best Illustrates the Notion

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following alternatives best illustrates the notion of a personal theory?

• A) Agnes has memorized the formula a² + b² = c², but she cannot remember what the formula is called or what it's used for.
• B) Bert has memorized the formula a² + b² = c² and also knows that it's called the Pythagorean theorem; however, he doesn't know in what situations it is useful.
• C) Christine is familiar with the formula a² + b² = c²; furthermore, she knows that the Pythagorean theorem provides a means of predicting the hypotenuse of a right triangle when the lengths of the other two sides are known.
• D) Darnell thinks of living creatures as being defined in terms of their biological origins, but he thinks of manmade objects as being defined in terms of their functions.

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Definitions:

Effective Rate

The actual interest rate of an investment or loan when the compounding frequency is accounted for, giving a true reflection of the cost or yield.

Compounded Annually

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods on a yearly basis.

Twins

Biologically born individuals sharing the same womb simultaneously, often characterized by a close genetic and physical similarity.

Nominal Rate

The stated interest rate of a loan or investment, before adjusting for compounding or inflation.