Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)All states have state income taxes,but the percentages vary widely.
• B)Sales taxes and property taxes are important revenue sources for state and local governments.
• C)Medicare spending has increased because the percentage of the population that is elderly and the cost of healthcare have both increased.
• D)A budget deficit occurs when government spending exceeds government receipts.

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Definitions:

Nonproductive Cough

A dry cough that does not produce mucus or phlegm from the respiratory tract.

Wheezing

A high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, typically indicating a narrowing or obstruction of the airways.

Asthma Diagnosis

The clinical identification of asthma, a chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation and difficulty breathing.

Asthma In Infants

A condition characterized by respiratory difficulties due to inflamed airways, often presenting as wheezing or coughing in infants.