Each General Statement Is Followed by Several Examples

question 8

Multiple Choice

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Thanks to vaccines, we have eliminated some terrible, life-threatening diseases.

• A) The polio vaccine has virtually eradicated that disease in the West.
• B) Before the 1960s, smallpox killed about 2 million people a year, but the smallpox vaccine got rid of the disease.
• C) Researchers still hope to perfect a vaccine against the deadly virus that causes HIV and AIDS.
• D) For the children in the United States, a vaccine has largely eliminated whooping cough (pertussis).

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Definitions:

Consumer's Spending

The total amount of money spent by households in an economy on goods and services.

Budget Constraint

The limit on the consumption bundles that a consumer can afford given their income and the prices of goods and services.

Weekly Income

The total amount of money earned or received by an individual or entity within the span of a week.

Doughnuts

A type of fried dough confectionery or dessert food, typically ring-shaped, sweet, and sometimes filled.