Given That the Length an Athlete Throws a Hammer Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

Given that the length an athlete throws a hammer is a normal random variable with mean 50 feet and standard deviation 5 feet, what is the probability he throws it between 50 feet and 60 feet?

• A) .9972
• B) .5000
• C) .9544
• D) .4772

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated at the beginning of a period by dividing estimated overhead costs by an estimated activity base, such as labor hours, used to allocate overhead costs to products.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process, used as a base for allocating overhead costs.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, such as utilities, rent, and salaries for administrative staff, not directly tied to the production of a specific product.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products based on a chosen activity base, like labor hours or machine hours.