Fill in the Blank with One of the Words or Phrases

question 35

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below.
-In the equation $y = \mathrm { kxz }$ , $\mathrm { y }$ variesـــــــــــ as $x$ and $z$ .

• A) opposites
• B) inversely
• C) directly
• D) jointly

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Definitions:

Social Security

A government program that provides financial support to people who are retired, disabled, or survivors of deceased workers.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program in the United States for people aged 65 and over, or for those under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions.

Federal Income Tax

The charge imposed by the IRS on the yearly income of individuals, corporations, trusts, and various legal bodies.

Discounted Note

A promissory note sold for less than its face value that will be worth its full value upon maturity.