An Exponential Probability Distribution

question 47

Multiple Choice

An exponential probability distribution

• A) is a continuous distribution.
• B) is a discrete distribution.
• C) can be either continuous or discrete.
• D) must be normally distributed.

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Definitions:

Pledging Receivables

Pledging receivables involves using the money owed to a company by its customers as collateral for a loan.

Effective Cost

Effective cost refers to the total cost of a financing option when all charges, fees, and interest payments are taken into account.

Annual Rate

The interest rate for a period of one year, often used to compare the yields of different investment and financing options.

ABC System

A system of controlling inventory that recognizes the differing cost and importance of various items. A parts are expensive and/or important and are controlled carefully. C parts are cheap and plentiful, so little effort is expended to monitor them. B parts are between As and Cs.