Which of the Following Is the Most Appropriate Beginning for a Typical

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most appropriate beginning for a typical routine inquiry message?

• A) An explanation of a problem or situation
• B) A buffer designed to set up persuasive efforts
• C) A persuasive opening using the indirect approach
• D) An off-subject, friendly introduction
• E) A brief statement to orient the reader

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Definitions:

Labor

Work performed by people that contributes to the production of goods and services in an economy.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of income is taxed, indicating the percentage of additional income that is taken as tax.

Worker

An individual engaged in some form of productive labor, either as an employee, contractor, or self-employed person, contributing to the production of goods and services.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount a producer is paid for a good compared to the least amount they would accept to produce the good.