The Lifetime Earning Gap Between Those Individuals That Earn a High

question 62

Multiple Choice

The lifetime earning gap between those individuals that earn a high school diploma or an alternative credential such as a GED and those that drop out of school is:

• A) $12,000
• B) $23,000
• C) $42,000
• D) $630,000

Identify strategies to simplify messages for audiences with various levels of English proficiency.

Understand the role of tone and language in creating effective business messages.

Recognize the importance of avoiding clichés, euphemisms, and jargon for clear communication.

Understand the distinction between active and passive voice and their appropriate use in business writing.

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Definitions:

Acoustic

Pertaining to sound or the sense of hearing.

Decibel

A unit of measurement used to express the intensity of sound or the power level of an electrical signal by comparing it with a given level on a logarithmic scale.

Myringotomy

A surgical procedure to create an opening in the eardrum to drain fluid or relieve pressure.

Otoplasty

A surgical procedure to change the shape, position, or size of the ears.