Though she graduated from high school,Jenny does not possess the skills necessary to balance her checkbook or make change for a customer without the aid of a cash register.Jenny is:
A) undereducated.
B) unschooled.
C) innumerate.
D) functionally illiterate.

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The term "innumerate" refers to a person who lacks basic mathematical skills, such as the ability to perform simple arithmetic. This would describe Jenny's situation, as she cannot balance her checkbook or make change without assistance. "Undereducated" and "unschooled" do not necessarily convey the same meaning as "innumerate," as they could refer to a lack of education in any subject or a lack of formal schooling altogether. "Functionally illiterate" refers specifically to a person who cannot read or write at a level necessary to function in everyday life, which does not necessarily apply to Jenny's situation.

Though She Graduated from High School,Jenny Does Not Possess the Skills