Math
A monthly income of $5000 or less is taxed at 30% while every dollar in excess of $5000 is taxed at 40%. If Tom paid $1260 in taxes in September and $2860 in taxes in October, what was the percentage increase in Tom's pre-tax earnings from September to October?
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 80%
E. 100%
Question Discussion & Explanation
Correct Answer - E - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)
Verbal
Nobody knows exactly how many languages there are in the world, partly because of the difficulty of distinguishing between a language and the sub-languages or dialects within it, but those who have tried to count typically have found about five thousand.
A. and the sub-languages or dialects within it, but those who have tried to count typically have found
B. and the sub-languages or dialects within them, with those who have tried counting typically finding
C. and the sub-languages or dialects within it, but those who have tried counting it typically find
D. or the sub-languages or dialects within them, but those who tried to count them typically found
E. or the sub-languages or dialects within them, with those who have tried to count typically finding
Correct Answer - B - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)
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