- $\begin{array}{c|c}\text { Sample } & \bar{x} \\\hline 4,5,8 & 5.7 \\4,5,9 & 6 \\4,8,9 & 7 \\5,8,9 & 7.3\end{array}$

question 17

Multiple Choice

$$\text { Use the given table to determine the mean, } \mu _ { \bar { x } ^ { \prime } } \text { of the variable } \bar { x } \text { for the given sample size. }$$
- $\begin{array}{c|c}\text { Sample } & \bar{x} \\\hline 4,5,8 & 5.7 \\4,5,9 & 6 \\4,8,9 & 7 \\5,8,9 & 7.3\end{array}$

• A)7
• B) \(6.5\)
• C) \(8.7\)
• D) 6

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Definitions:

Factory Utilities

The costs associated with utilities in a manufacturing environment, including electricity, water, and gas necessary for production.

Product Cost

The total cost incurred by a company to produce, acquire, and prepare a product for sale, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Period Cost

Costs that are expensed in the period in which they are incurred, typically not directly tied to the production process and include selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Frosting

A sweet, creamy topping or coating made from sugar, butter, and flavorings, commonly used on cakes and pastries.