X Has the Probability Distribution: Compute the Expected Value

question 63

Multiple Choice

X has the probability distribution: Compute the expected value of X.

• A)1.3
• B)1.0
• C)2.4
• D)1.8

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

The profit a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products, or the costs associated with providing its services.

Net Sales

The revenue a company earns from sales after subtracting returns, allowances for damaged or missing products, and discounts.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of accounts receivable that is expected to be uncollectible.

Percentage of Credit Sales Method

An accounting method used to estimate bad debt expense by applying a fixed percentage to the total credit sales of a period.