Which One of the Three Variables Below Is Most Likely

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which one of the three variables below is most likely to be normally or nearly normally distributed?

• A) The results of throwing a die 1000 times
• B) The lengths of randomly selected white pine needles
• C) The number of people standing in line at five cash registers

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, a type of security that represents ownership in a corporation and a claim on part of the corporation's profits.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.

Net Cash Flow

The amount of cash generated or lost over a specific period, considering cash inflows and outflows.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decline in its value due to wear and tear.