The Manager at a Local Movie Theater Has Collected Data

question 62

Multiple Choice

The manager at a local movie theater has collected data for a long period of time and has concluded that the revenue from concession sales during the first show each evening is normally distributed with a mean equal to $336.25 and a standard deviation equal to $80. Based on this information, what are the chances that the revenue on the first show will be between $300 and $500?

• A) About 0.3062
• B) Approximately 0.6534
• C) 0.1736
• D) Approximately 0.4798

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Definitions:

Content Theories

Theories that focus on understanding the specific factors that motivate people, such as needs, desires, and goals.

Process Theories

Encompass theories that describe how various psychological and behavioral processes influence motivational levels and patterns of human behavior.

Motivation

The internal drive or external stimuli that spur individuals to action toward achieving a goal.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that people are motivated to maintain a balance between their inputs and outputs comparable to others in similar situations.