Ten Policyholders File Claims with CareFree Insurance

question 36

Multiple Choice

Ten policyholders file claims with CareFree Insurance.Three of these claims are fraudulent.Claims manager Earl Evans randomly selects three of the ten claims for thorough investigation.If x represents the number of fraudulent claims in Earl's sample, P(x=1) is _______________.

• A)0.5250
• B)0.4410
• C)0.3000
• D)0.6957
• E)0.9957

---

Definitions:

Selling and Administrative Expense

The combined total of all expenses directly related to the selling of products and the administration of a business.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the production of a specific product and are an integral part of the finished product.

Transportation Out

Transportation out refers to the costs associated with delivering goods from a seller to a buyer, often recognized as a selling expense.

Product Cost

The total expense incurred to produce and deliver a product, including direct materials, labor, and overhead.