Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 49

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Scenario 12-2. Jeremy's Jewels is a retail store that specializes in medium-quality, medium-priced jewelry. It is located in a mall in downtown Yosako, Kansas. Jeremy is concerned about his inventory costs. He has several questions concerning purchasing, choosing suppliers, and how much inventory he actually needs. Lately, his cash flow has been severely strained due to the fact too much cash is being tied up in inventory. Jeremy is currently the only employee of his small business.
-In Scenario 12-2 above, if Jeremy uses the Pareto rule, he will

• A) Remember that 80 percent of his revenues will come from 20 percent of his inventory
• B) Increase his sales by lowering price
• C) Increase consumer demand by lowering price
• D) Remember that 80 percent of his expenses come from 20 percent of his expense items

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Definitions:

Midpoint

The middle point of a line segment, exactly equidistant from both ends.

Cumulative Percent Frequency

A measure used in statistics to describe the percentage of data points that fall within a certain category or below a specified value, accumulating from the start of the data set.

Total Number

The aggregate count or sum of all units or elements within a specified set or collection.

Data Set

A collection of related data points or values that have been gathered to be analyzed or used as a basis for decision-making.