Instructions: Each of the Following Sentences Tells What You Are

question 480

Multiple Choice

Instructions: Each of the following sentences tells what you are trying to persuade someone to do. Beneath each sentence are four reasons that attempt to convince the reader that he or she should take this particular course of action. Select the letter of the reason that seems irrelevant, illogical, or untrue. If you wanted to convince someone to adopt a dog from the animal shelter, you could say that

• A) the adoption fee is reasonable and affordable.
• B) Miley Cyrus has an adorable Yorkshire terrier.
• C) by adopting from the shelter, you could save a dog that might otherwise be put to death.
• D) the animal shelter offers a wide selection of animals, so the chances of finding the right pet are very good.

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Definitions:

Administrative Costs

Expenses related to the general operation of a business, including salaries of executive staff, office supplies, and utilities.

Indirect Costs

Costs that are not directly assignable to a specific product or project, such as rent, utilities, and managerial salaries.

Account Analysis

A detailed examination of the components of an account, usually to identify specific trends, costs, or areas of improvement within a business.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or output, such as raw materials and direct labor.