The "20" and "21" in KR-20 and KR-21 Represent

question 53

Multiple Choice

The "20" and "21" in KR-20 and KR-21 represent

• A) numbers held constant in the denominator.
• B) numbers held constant in the numerator.
• C) the order in which the formulas were created.
• D) the age of Fred Kuder's son and nephew at the time the formulas were developed.

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