Matt Has Decided to Purchase His Textbooks for the Semester

question 115

Multiple Choice

Matt has decided to purchase his textbooks for the semester. His options are to purchase the books online with next day delivery at a cost of $175, or to drive to campus tomorrow to buy the books at the university bookstore at a cost of $170. Last week he drove to campus to buy a concert ticket because they offered 25 percent off the regular price of $16. The benefit to Matt of driving to campus to buy the concert ticket last week was:

• A)$2
• B)$4
• C)$9
• D)$16

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Critical Thinking

The process of objectively analyzing and evaluating an issue in order to form a judgment.

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The process of assessing or examining something with the possibility or intention of instituting change if necessary.

Listening Process

A systematic approach to receiving and interpreting spoken messages or information.

Nonverbal Clues

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