You Were Told That the Mean Score on a Statistics

question 166

Short Answer

You were told that the mean score on a statistics exam is 75 with the scores normally distributed.In addition,you know the probability of a score between 55 and 60 is 4.41% and that the probability of a score greater than 90 is 6.68%.What is the probability of a score lower than 55?

Identify the effects of different allocation bases on overhead assignment.

Calculate overhead assigned to products or units based on given rates and activities.

Understand the objectives and principles behind the creation of accounting standards by the FASB and the flexibility offered by IFRS.

Recognize the global impact of IFRS and the efforts for convergence with U.S. GAAP by IASB and FASB.

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Definitions:

Hedging Instruments

Financial contracts used to offset potential losses or gains that may be incurred by an companion investment, effectively reducing risk.

Options

Financial derivatives that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a set price within a specific timeframe.

Forward Contracts

Financial derivatives that represent agreements to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.

Futures Contracts

Agreements to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined price at a specific time in the future.