A Formal Proposal

question 7

Multiple Choice

A formal proposal

• A) makes a special request on behalf of the writer.
• B) shows how the writer can solve a problem or offer a benefit to the reader.
• C) uses the indirect approach.
• D) outlines the requirements for a job.

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Definitions:

Shortage

A situation in which the demand for a good or service exceeds its supply in a market.

Surplus

is an economic situation in which the quantity of a good supplied exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price, often leading to a decrease in prices.

Supply Determined

Refers to market situations where the quantity of products available in the market is primarily dictated by the supply side factors such as production capacity and inventory levels rather than by consumer demand.

Price Rationing

The process of distributing goods and services among consumers by setting a price level that balances demand with supply.