Use the Given Data to Find the Minimum Sample Size $$\text { Margin of error: } 0.09 ; \text { confidence level: } 99 \% ; \hat { p } \text { and } \hat { q } \text { unknown }$$

question 72

Multiple Choice

Use the given data to find the minimum sample size required to estimate the population proportion.
- $$\text { Margin of error: } 0.09 ; \text { confidence level: } 99 \% ; \hat { p } \text { and } \hat { q } \text { unknown }$$

• A) 138
• B) 239
• C) 205
• D) 224

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Definitions:

Average Cost Method

An inventory valuation method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all similar items in inventory.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated as beginning inventory plus purchases minus cost of goods sold.

Units

The basic quantities or measures used to quantify and track inventory, production, and sales.

Periodic Inventory System

A method of inventory valuation for financial reporting purposes where a physical count of the inventory is performed at specific intervals and the cost of goods sold is calculated at the end.