Editing for Conciseness (Long Words) [LO-3] Revise the following sentences, using shorter, simpler words:

a. Th e antiquated calculator is ineff ectual for solving sophisticated problems.

b. It is imperative that the pay increments be terminated before an inordinate defi cit is accumulated.

c. Th ere was unanimity among the executives that Ms. Jackson’s idiosyncrasies were cause for a mandatory meeting with the company’s personnel director.

d. Th e impending liquidation of the company’s assets was cause for jubilation among the company’s competitors.

e. Th e expectations of the president for a stock dividend were accentuated by the preponderance of evidence that the company was in good fi nancial condition.