If the Audience for Your Report Is Likely to Accept

question 19

Multiple Choice

If the audience for your report is likely to accept what you have to say, focus on

• A)the logical arguments in your report.
• B)your conclusions and recommendations.
• C)the benchmarks used to compile your results.
• D)the criteria used in your decision-making process.

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Definitions:

Tax-Freedom Day

represents the hypothetical day of the year when a nation’s population has collectively earned enough income to pay its total tax bill for the year.

Tax Bills

Tax bills are statements of the amount of taxes due from individuals or organizations to the government, reflecting obligations based on earnings, property values, or transactions.

Proprietary Income

refers to income or profit earned by business owners from their ownership stakes, distinct from wages earned through employment.

Public Utilities

Companies that provide essential services such as water, electricity, and gas to the public and are often regulated by the government.