Writing in Slang Is Appropriate

question 51

Multiple Choice

Writing in slang is appropriate:

• A) Only for certain words, such as "phone" vs. "telephone"
• B) Only on your résumé if you are having spacing problems
• C) Only on your cover letter if you are having spacing problems
• D) Slang is not appropriate on résumés or cover letters

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied.

Rent Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high rents can go, aimed at keeping housing affordable.

Economic Profit

The difference between a firm's total revenues and its total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, representing the additional value created by the firm beyond that required to compensate its resource suppliers.

Shortage

A condition where the demand for a product exceeds its supply in the market.