Which Sentence Uses Idiomatic Expressions Appropriately

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses idiomatic expressions appropriately?

• A) The manager said that he planned on giving everyone a raise shortly.
• B) Employees inferred from the manager's remarks that raises would be issued shortly.
• C) ​Employees inferred by the manager's remarks that raises would be issued shortly.

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenues and total economic costs (including both explicit and implicit costs), reflecting the additional income generated over and above the opportunity costs.

Normal Rate

A standard or typical rate used as a benchmark or point of reference, often in contexts like interest rates or economic growth rates.

Short Run

A period in which at least one input (such as plant size, machinery) is fixed and cannot be changed by the firm.

Capital Investment

Funds invested in a firm or enterprise for the purpose of furthering its business objectives, including purchasing assets or stocks.