A Machine Is Set to Pump Cleanser into a Process

question 128

Multiple Choice

A machine is set to pump cleanser into a process at the rate of 8 gallons per minute. Upon inspection, it is learned that the machine actually pumps cleanser at a rate described by the
Uniform distribution over the interval 7.5 to 10.5 gallons per minute. Find the probability that
Between 8.0 gallons and 9.0 gallons are pumped during a randomly selected minute.

• A)0.33
• B)0.67
• C)1
• D)0

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Receivables

Amounts owed to a company that it does not expect to collect and thus considers a loss.

Journalize

The process of recording transactions in an accounting journal, noting the debit and credit aspects of each transaction.

Percent of Sales Method

A financial analysis technique used to forecast future expenses or account balances as a percentage of sales revenue.

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting method where uncollectible accounts receivable are written off directly against income at the time they are deemed noncollectible.