Test incompl/advan-835, Question 7

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English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #835 "Downsizing", question 7

In an effort to save jobs, many firms are trying to cut ........., such as added improvements and equipment, before they reduce the number of employees they have.

(a) raptures
(b) expenditures
(c) statements
(d) foreclosures

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #835 "Downsizing", answer 7

In an effort to save jobs, many firms are trying to cut expenditures, such as added improvements and equipment, before they reduce the number of employees they have.

Correct answer: (b) expenditures
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I think of "expenditures"/C/ plural form of the noun- am I right?
It means: an amount of money
So the sentence would be: In an effort to save jobs, many firms are trying to cut expenditures, such as added improvements and equipment, before they reduce the number of employees they have.
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