What Is the Primary Difference Between an Entity and an Attribute

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference between an entity and an attribute?

• A)an attribute is a table, an entity is a column from the attribute table
• B)an entity is specific, whereas an attribute is not data at all but brainstorming ideas that take place before the entity is created
• C)an attribute refers to applications, and an entity refers to executives
• D)an entity is a table that stores information about people, places, or events, whereas an attribute is a column or specific field of the data elements associated with an entity

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Definitions:

Equal Payments

Consistent payment amounts made regularly over a period, typical in loans and annuities.

Simple Interest

Interest calculated on the principal sum only, not compounding on earned interest, typically over a period of time.

Savings Account

A bank account that earns interest over time, designed for the deposit of funds not intended for immediate use.

Discounted

The reduction applied to the face value or current price of an item or financial instrument, taking into account factors such as time, interest rate, and risk.