A Car Traveling 20 Mph Can Stop in About 40

question 12

Multiple Choice

A car traveling 20 mph can stop in about 40 ft.If the same car were traveling twice as fast, its stopping distance would be roughly

• A)40 ft.
• B)60 ft.
• C)80 ft.
• D)160 ft.

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A tax levied on specific goods, services, or activities, such as tobacco, alcohol, and gasoline, usually to discourage use or generate revenue.

Consumers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods and services for personal use.

Soda

A carbonated soft drink, often flavored and sweetened.

Laffer Curve

A representation of the relationship between tax rates and the amount of tax revenue collected by governments, suggesting an optimal tax rate that maximizes revenue without deterring economic activity.