Bette Nesmith Graham

What did Bette Nesmith Graham do to improve her invention's formula?

• She consulted with a chemistry teacher
• She hired a team of scientists
• She conducted experiments on her own
• It was an accident

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How did Bette Nesmith Graham's invention compare to traditional methods of correcting typing mistakes?

• It was more expensive
• It was less effective
• It was more time-consuming
• It was more efficient

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In what decade did Bette Nesmith Graham work as a secretary at a bank in Dallas, Texas?

• 1920s
• 1950s
• 1930s
• 1940s

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What advice did Bette Nesmith Graham give to young people?

• To keep their minds closed to new ideas
• To only solve problems in one way
• To be open to different solutions
• To avoid solving problems

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What was Bette Nesmith Graham's invention?

• A liquid paper
• A computer program
• A typewriter
• A pencil eraser

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What was one way Bette Nesmith Graham brought a feminine touch to the business world?

• By wearing colorful clothing
• By creating a child care center
• By using a different font in her typing
• By hiring only female employees

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What was the impact of Bette Nesmith Graham's invention on the business world?

• It increased the use of typewriters
• It created more job opportunities
• It improved efficiency in typing
• It revolutionized the use of computers

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What inspired Bette Nesmith Graham to create Liquid Paper?

• A mistake she made while typing
• A painting project
• A chemistry class
• A business meeting

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How did Bette Nesmith Graham's invention improve efficiency in typing?

• By eliminating the need for typewriters
• By allowing for easy correction of mistakes
• By increasing typing speed
• By reducing the cost of typing supplies

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What did Bette Nesmith Graham's company sell for in 1979?

• $50 million
• $100 million
• $1 billion
• $500 million