To Increase the Probability That Your Request Will Be Granted

question 107

Multiple Choice

To increase the probability that your request will be granted,

• A) list as many in-depth questions as possible.
• B) explain how the reader will benefit by doing what you ask.
• C) include flattering statements to retain the interest of your reader.
• D) persuade the reader that a timely response is critical.
• E) mention the name of a reference before or after making the request.

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Definitions:

Perpetual Payments

Payments that continue indefinitely, often associated with perpetuities in finance.

Annual Perpetuity

A type of financial annuity that makes consistent annual payments to the holder indefinitely.

Interest Rate

The percentage paid by a borrower to a lender for the privilege of borrowing money, often annually, or the yield earned on investment funds.

Cash Flow Streams

Multiple inflows and outflows of cash, associated with investments or business operations, over a period.