The Achievement Scores of American Students Are ____ Than Those

question 477

Multiple Choice

The achievement scores of American students are ____ than those of students in most developed countries, and spending per elementary student in the United States is ____ than that of most developed countries.

• A) higher; less
• B) higher; greater
• C) lower; greater
• D) lower; less

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Definitions:

Production

The process that transforms scarce resources into useful goods and services.

Inputs

Resources used in the production process, including labor, capital, and materials.

Outputs

Goods and services of value to households.

Explicit Costs

Payments made directly to external parties as part of business operations, including salaries, rental fees, and the cost of goods.