Which of the Following Is the Best Answer to How

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best answer to how much it costs to educate a child in the United States?

• A) $11,950 is the average of all the state per-pupil expenditures.
• B) It varies by the wealth and willingness of states and localities to fund education.
• C) It costs more to educate a child with special needs than one without those needs.
• D) The range is from $7,756 in Utah, to $20,066 in the District of Columbia.

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Definitions:

Foreign Direct Investment

An investment made by a firm or individual in one country in business interests in another country, in the form of either establishing business operations or acquiring business assets.

U.S.

Refers to the United States of America, a country primarily located in North America, comprising 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.

Restaurant Chain

A set of related restaurants in different locations that are either under shared corporate ownership or franchising agreements.

Domestic Investment

The total spending on capital goods within a country’s borders, which includes expenditures on new buildings, equipment, and technology.