You Are Given the Following Data on the Price/earnings (P/E) $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l } 23 & 25 & 39 & 47 & 22 & 37 \\8 & 36 & 48 & 28 & 37 & 26\end{array}$$

question 9

Essay

You are given the following data on the price/earnings (P/E) ratios for 12 companies. Construct a stem-and-leaf display. Specify the leaf unit for the display. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l } 23 & 25 & 39 & 47 & 22 & 37 \\8 & 36 & 48 & 28 & 37 & 26\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Total Job Cost

The cumulative cost of materials, labor, and overhead for a specific job, useful in tracking expenses and determining profitability for that job.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is used in the production process, often used as a basis for allocating costs to products.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or delivery of services.

Allocation Base

A criterion or measure used for distributing overhead costs among various cost objects, such as machine hours, labor hours, or units produced.