Estimate the Indicated Probability Determine the Empirical Probability That a Freshmen Prefers Cheese Toppings

question 236

Multiple Choice

Estimate the indicated probability.
-The table shows the number of college students who prefer a given pizza topping. $$\begin{array} { r | r r r r } \text { toppings } & \text { freshman } & \text { sophomore } & \text { junior } & \text { senior } \\\hline \text { cheese } & 16 & 16 & 26 & 18 \\\text { meat } & 22 & 18 & 16 & 16 \\\text { veggie } & 16 & 16 & 22 & 18\end{array}$$ Determine the empirical probability that a freshmen prefers cheese toppings. Round to the nearest Thousandth.

• A) 0.073
• B) 0.407
• C) 0.211
• D) 0.296

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Calculate and analyze variable overhead variances, including rate and efficiency variances.

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Interpret the significance of favorable and unfavorable variances in cost control.

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