Which term describes a fixed share or proportion of something used to assign parts of a whole?

• A. Potholes
• B. Quotas
• C. Contemptuous
• D. Confusion

Answer: (B)

A quota is a fixed share or proportion used to allocate parts of a whole. This means there is a defined limit or target that divides resources or categories into specific portions. For instance, a sales quota sets a goal for salespeople to reach in a period, or a country’s fishing quota caps how many fish can be caught. The key idea is that the amount is fixed and used to distribute the total. The other options don’t fit because potholes are holes in roads, contemptuous describes a disrespectful attitude, and confusion is a state of being unclear.