Mary Processes 96 Permit Applications in an Eight-Hour Day at the Secretary

question 13

Multiple Choice

Mary processes 96 permit applications in an eight-hour day at the secretary of state's office.If Mary earns $6 per hour,what would be her productivity measure?

• A) 2
• B) 6
• C) 16
• D) 48

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Definitions:

Additional Government Borrowing

The process by which the government incurs more debt through issuing bonds or taking loans to finance its expenditure beyond its income.

Higher Taxes

Refers to increased charges imposed by governments on individuals or entities' income, activities, or transactions.

U.S. Treasury Bonds

Long-term government debt securities issued by the United States Department of the Treasury with a maturity of more than 10 years.

Foreign Stock

refers to shares of a company based outside the investor's own country.