Multiple choice

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning for the given Latin expression.

Pro rata

  1. at the rate of

  2. at quoted rate

  3. in proportion

  4. beyond all proportion
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pro rata is Latin for 'in proportion' or 'according to the calculated share'. It refers to allocating something proportionally based on a specific factor or share. The rate-based distractors play on 'rata' sounding like 'rate', but the phrase actually concerns proportional distribution.

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