Fill in the Blank. Explain Your Reasoning

question 3

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank. Explain your reasoning.
-Doctor Murphy's salary is currently 9% more than Doctor Carell's salary, so Professor Murphy's salary is ____%of Professor Carell's salary.

• A)-9%; Doctor Murphy's salary is -9% of Professor Carell's salary.
• B)109%; Doctor Murphy's salary is 100% of Professor Carell's salary plus another 9%.
• C)91%; Doctor Murphy's salary is 100% of Professor Carell's salary minus 9% of Professor Carell's salary.
• D)9%; Doctor Murphy's salary is 9% of Professor Carell's salary.

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Impersonal Pronouns

Pronouns used to refer to subjects without specifying gender or identity, often used in general statements or instructions.

Positive Emotions

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Linguistic Determinism

Theory that describes how the use of language determines or influences thoughts and perceptions.

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