Which of the Following Probability Distributions Are Associated with Discrete

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following probability distributions are associated with discrete outcomes?

• A) Gamma
• B) Custom
• C) Normal
• D) Exponential

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

A measure of the profitability of a product, defined as the difference between the sales price and variable costs, expressed as a percentage of sales price.

Operating Income

EBIT, or earnings before interest and taxes, denotes the income a business generates from its fundamental activities.

Margin Of Safety

The difference between actual sales and break-even sales, providing a cushion against which performance can decline before a business incurs a loss.

Contribution Margin

Contribution Margin is the amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs of production, indicating how much revenue contributes to fixed costs and profit.