Based on the Caterer's Experience, 38% of Attendees to Events

question 96

Multiple Choice

Based on the caterer's experience, 38% of attendees to events will prefer chicken for the main dish.As the caterer plans for an event attended by 780 individuals, the normal approximation will be used for the binomial with a correction for continuity.In this case, what is the standard deviation of the number that she would expect to prefer chicken, when determining the probability that at less than 300 will prefer chicken?

• A)114.0
• B)300.0
• C)183.8
• D)296.4
• E)13.6

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage process (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) described by Hans Selye that the body goes through in response to stress.

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the stress response where the body reacts to a perceived threat by preparing for fight or flight.

Bad Stress

Negative psychological or physical response to perceived pressures or threats, often affecting health and well-being.

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the body's response to stress, activating the "fight or flight" mechanism.