If the Number of Surface Nonconformities on a Specific Size

question 40

Multiple Choice

If the number of surface nonconformities on a specific size of metal piece is the discrete random variable in question, then the appropriate probability distribution that can describe the probability of a specific size metal sheet containing 3 defects is given most likely by ________ distribution(s) .

• A) the binomial
• B) the Poisson
• C) the hypergeometric
• D) both the binomial and Poisson

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Definitions:

Overapplied Manufacturing Overhead

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs assigned to products are more than the actual overhead costs incurred.

Allocation

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Finished Goods Inventory

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Predetermined Overhead Rate

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