The Standard Deviation of the Data Displayed in This Dotplot

question 621

Multiple Choice

The standard deviation of the data displayed in this dotplot is closest to…

• A) 0.5.
• B) 3.5.
• C) 1.
• D) 4.
• E) 2.

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Definitions:

Average Collection Period

The average number of days it takes for a business to receive payment from its customers for invoices issued.

Total Asset Turnover

A financial ratio that measures the efficiency of a company's use of its assets in generating sales revenue; calculated by dividing sales by total assets.

Fixed-Asset Turnover

A financial ratio that measures a company's efficiency in using its fixed assets to generate sales, indicating how well assets are being managed.

EVA

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