John Has Added Up All the Beverages He Consumes in a Day

question 53

Multiple Choice

John has added up all the beverages he consumes in a day and realizes that he consumes a total of 16 cups per day. Half of what he drinks (8 cups) is coffee because he is a truck driver and is on the road constantly. How much more water does John have to drink?

• A)He is already consuming enough fluids
• B)He needs to "make up" for half of the caffeinated beverages with water-so 4 cups
• C)He needs to "make up" for all of the caffeinated beverages with water-so 8 cups
• D)He should drink 2 additional cups of coffee or water per day

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Definitions:

High Margins

Refers to a significant difference between the cost of goods sold and the selling price, leading to high profits.

Metering

The process of measuring the consumption of utilities or services, such as electricity, gas, or water, typically for billing purposes.

Indirect Discrimination

Practices or policies that appear neutral but have a disproportionate negative effect on a particular group.

Metering Strategy

A pricing strategy where the usage of a product or service is measured and charged for based on the amount consumed.