A Distribution with µ = 35 and σ = 8

question 22

Multiple Choice

A distribution with µ = 35 and σ = 8 is being standardized so that the new mean and standard deviation will be µ = 50 and σ = 10.In the new,standardized distribution,your score is X = 45.What was your score in the original distribution?

• A)X = 30
• B)X = 31
• C)X = 39
• D)X = 45

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Definitions:

Overhead Rate

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Predetermined Overhead Rate

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