random variable because the time is being measured. All possible results for the variable time (t) would be greater than > 0. b) The weight of a T-bone steak is a continuous random variable because the weight of the steak is measured. All the possible results for the weight of the T-bone steak would be positive numbers making the variable weight (w) > greater than 0. c) The number of free throw attempts before the first shot is made is a discrete random variable because
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Answer: .5006 . Question 5 .5 out of 5 points An automotive center keeps tracks of customer complaints received each week. The probability distribution for complaints can be represented as a table or a graph‚ both shown below. The random variable xi represents the number of complaints‚ and p(xi) is the probability of receiving xi complaints. xi 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 p(xi) .15 .1 .28 .20 .10 .10 .07 What is the expected number of complaints received per week? Round your answer
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Discrete Random Variables: Homework Exercise 1 Complete the PDF and answer the questions. |X |P(X = x) |X(P(X = x) | |0 |0.3 | | |1 |0.2 | | |2 | | | |3 |0.4 | | a. Find the probability that X = 2. b. Find the expected value. Exercise 2 Suppose that you are offered the following “deal.” You roll a die. If you
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Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis Self-Test Questions 1. The difference between the sales price and the total variable costs is the contribution margin. (D) 2. The breakeven volume in units (perfume sticks) for 2005 is TR-VC-FC=PBT MR=900000/1800 = 500 TR-VC-FC=0 VC/Q = 495000/1800 = 275 Q*MR - Q(VC/Q) = FC Q = _____FC_____ MR-VC/Q Q = 247500/(500 275) Q=1100 Therefore (B) 3. If sales volume is expected to be 2100 units with prices/costs same‚ after-tax net income is expected
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Chapter 8: Cost Estimation Strategic Role of Cost Estimation * Cost Estimationthe development of a well-defined relationship b/t a cost object and its cost drivers for the purpose of predicting the cost * Facilitates strategic mgmt is 2 ways * Helps predict future costs * Helps identify key cost drivers for a cost object and which driver is most useful * Using Cost Estimation to Predict future costs * Strategic mgmt requires accurate estimates for the
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Q1: explicit costs and implicit costs concepts Explicit Cost Explicit cost is defined as the direct payment which is supposed to be made to others while running business. This includes the wages‚ rents or materials which are due in the contract. The explicit cost is the expense done in business which can easily be identified and accounted for in the business at any stage. The explicit cost represents the out flows of cash in clear and obvious terms. When any out flow of credit occurs in a business
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under efficient operating conditions absorption costing all manufacturing costs are assigned to products: direct material‚ direct labour‚ variable and fixed manufacturing overhead acceptable quality level (AQL) the defect rate at which total quality costs are minimised account classification method (or account analysis) the process in which managers use their judgement to classify costs as fixed‚ variable or semivariable costs accounting rate of return (or simple rate of return‚ rate of return on assets
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Study guide ACG24 Management Accounting This module has been developed using material with the acknowledgement and permission of Horngren‚ C.T.‚ Datar‚ S.‚ Foster‚ G.‚ Rajan‚ M.‚ Ittner‚ C.‚ Wynder‚ M.‚ Maguire‚ W. and Tan R. (2010)‚ Cost Accounting; a Managerial Emphasis (1st Australian Edition)‚ Prentice Hall International‚ Englewood Cliffs‚ New Jersey. We greatly appreciate the support of Leanne Lavelle of Pearson/Prentice-Hall Australia throughout the process. The University of South
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Cost Accounting‚ 14e (Horngren/Datar/Rajan) Chapter 2 An Introduction to Cost Terms and Purposes Objective 2.1 1) Cost objects include: A) products B) customers C) departments D) All of these answers are correct. Answer: D Diff: 2 Terms: cost object Objective: 1 AACSB: Reflective thinking 2) Actual costs are: A) the costs incurred B) budgeted costs C) estimated costs D) forecasted costs Answer: A Diff: 1 Terms: actual costing Objective: 1 AACSB: Reflective thinking 3) The general term used to identify
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COST-VOLUMEPROFIT ANALYSIS Julie E. Colandog A systematic examination of the relationship among cost‚ cost driver or level of activity (volume)‚ and Sales Less: Variable Costs Contribution Margin Less: Fixed Costs Net Profit xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx CONTRIBUTION MARGIN INCOME STATEMENT e s Sa l Total Cost Break-even point Fixed Cost Break-even point is a condition where total revenue equals total cost and profit is equal to zero BREAK-EVEN POINT Break-even point (pesos) = Total Fixed
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