Provide an Appropriate Response $\begin{array} { l l l l l l } 51 & 54 & 64 & 68 & 72 & 74 \end{array}$

question 136

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-When finding percentiles, if the locator L is not a whole number, one procedure is to interpolate so that a locator of 23.75, for example, leads to a value that is 3/4 of the way between the 23rd and 24th scores. Use this method of interpolation to find P75 for the set of test scores below. $\begin{array} { l l l l l l } 51 & 54 & 64 & 68 & 72 & 74 \end{array}$
$\begin{array} { l l l l l } 76 & 83 & 86 & 94 & 99 \end{array}$

• A) \(84.5\)
• B) \(83.75\)
• C) 86
• D) 83

Describe the principles of sustainable and environmentally responsible manufacturing practices.

Understand the role of technology in achieving competitive advantage and the types of technology used in different production processes.

Comprehend the impact of supply chain management on operational efficiency and how it contributes to competitive advantage.

Appreciate the continuous improvement processes in organizations and how they support operational excellence.

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Definitions:

DFL

Degree of Financial Leverage, a ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s earnings per share to fluctuations in its operating income, based on its capital structure.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, a measure of a firm's profit that includes all incomes and expenses except interest and income tax expenses.

EPS

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is a company's net profit divided by the number of common shares outstanding, indicating the company's profitability on a per-share basis.

Leverage

The use of borrowed capital or financial instruments to increase the potential return of an investment.