It can reasonably be inferred that the author of Passage 2 would characterize tax money spent on road maintenance as providing
benefits that are
A
easier to understand than most of the benefits taxes
provide.
B unlikely to be acknowledged as long as the roads are in
good condition
dedicated to future generations at the expense of
current taxpayers.
D
a result of a compromise in which no voters are
satisfied

Cartels control the production and pricing of goods mainly through a) the elimination of competition. b) the cooperation of their members. c) the limitation of price controls. d) the manipulation of government pressure.

The smokey mountains have over 2,100 miles of rushing mountain streams and rivers that flow through the park. in each mile lives a diverse community of native fish, amphibians, insects, and larvae, some of which are found only in the southern appalachians. park managers and scientific researchers test many factors such as fish populations, the watersheds and water tests to determine a) too many lizards are present b) the water quality of the stream c) rainwater is running into local streams d) if visitors to the park are overstaying their welcome

The difference between the observed value and the mean of the set of values is a