Find the Original Data Set from the Stemplot Given Below

question 36

Multiple Choice

Find the original data set from the stemplot given below.

• A)45, 41, 45, 46, 42, 42, 43, 47, 40, 48, 49, 49, 49
• B)450, 451, 455, 462, 463, 470, 478, 479
• C)450, 450, 451, 455, 462, 462, 463
• D)450, 450, 451, 455, 462, 462, 463, 470, 478, 479, 479, 479

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Definitions:

Cost of Equity

The return that shareholders require or expect to earn on their investment in a company’s equity.

Horizontal Merger

A merger between two companies operating in the same industry, often aiming to create synergies, expand market share, or reduce competition.

Product Extension Merger

A strategic action where companies merge to add new product lines or services, enhancing their market reach or diversity.

Conglomerate Merger

A conglomerate merger is the combination of two or more companies operating in entirely different industries into a single corporate structure.