Explain the Roles That Hardware and Software Play in a Computer

question 140

Essay

Explain the roles that hardware and software play in a computer system. How does system software differ from applications software?

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Definitions:

Taxes

Compulsory financial charges imposed by a government on individuals, corporations, and transactions to fund public expenditures.

Proportional Tax

A taxation system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount of income or value of the goods.

Average Tax Rate

The ratio of the total amount of taxes paid to the taxpayer's total income, expressed as a percentage.

Dollar Tax Liability

The amount of tax payable to the government, measured in dollars, by an individual or corporation.