Question

based on the context of the passage, the meaning of the word invested is

a. covered something completely.
b. spent or devoted for future advantage or benefit.
c. endowed with authority or power.
d. committed money in order to earn a financial return.

Explanation:

The word "invested" commonly means to spend or devote time, effort, or resources for future advantage or benefit. This meaning encompasses more than just financial - related actions as in option D. Option A is about covering, and option C is about endowing with authority, which are not the typical meanings of "invested" in general contexts.

Answer:

B. spent or devoted for future advantage or benefit.