Which of the Following Sentences Violates the Standards for the Use

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences violates the standards for the use of numbers?

• A) This course has 23 beginning students and 18 advanced students.
• B) Mary has four younger sisters and three older brothers.
• C) The recipe calls for 1 ½ cups of flour.
• D) About 1/3rd of the work force is from China.
• E) She has bought 12 pairs of shoes in the last few weeks.

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Definitions:

Ionic Substance

A chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding, typically formed when a metal reacts with a nonmetal.

Grinding Process

A machining process that uses an abrasive action to achieve a desired shape or surface finish on a material.

[H]

Often represents a hydrogen atom in chemical notation, particularly in the context of organic chemistry and reduction reactions.

Baking Soda

A white crystalline compound (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3) used in baking as a leavening agent and in various cleaning applications.