Use the Following Information for Questions 127, 128, and 129

question 83

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for questions 127, 128, and 129.
Muggs Co. includes one coupon in each bag of dog food it sells. In return for eight coupons, customers receive a leash. The leashes cost Muggs $3 each. Muggs estimates that 45 percent of the coupons will be redeemed. Data for 2014 and 2015 are as follows:
-The premium liability at December 31, 2015 is

• A) $22,500.
• B) $39,375.
• C) $45,000.
• D) $84,375.

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Definitions:

Randomly Assign

A method used in experimental designs where participants are allocated to different groups without any systematic criteria, helping to minimize bias.

Experimental Group

In research, the group of subjects who are exposed to the variable under investigation, in contrast to the control group.

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is intentionally manipulated by the researcher to explore its effect on a dependent variable.

Manipulation

The skillful or devious exertion of influence over someone for personal gain or to serve one's purposes.