The Choice of a or an as the Article Before

question 13

Multiple Choice

The choice of a or an as the article before an abbreviation is determined by the ______.

• A)first letter of the word modified, a for consonants and an for vowels
• B)specificity of the person or thing described: use an for a specific person or thing and a for a general person or thing
• C)how the first letter is pronounced

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Definitions:

Reservation Price

The highest price a person is prepared to spend on a product or service.

English Auction

A bidding process where the price ascends and the highest bid wins, commonly used in auction houses and online marketplaces.

Willingness To Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to spend on a good or service, reflecting the perceived value.

Revenue

The total amount of money generated from the sale of goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.