Use the Following to Answer the Beekeeping Questions Below

question 89

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer the beekeeping questions below.
A math major turned hipster-beekeeper has determined that his profit is governed by the equation 5x - 40, where x represents the number of hives he sets up for the honey season.
-In the hipster-beekeeper's equation, 5 represents the:

• A) variable cost.
• B) fixed cost.
• C) sales price.
• D) per hive profit.

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Definitions:

Statistical Quality Control

A method of using statistical methods to monitor and control a process to ensure that it operates at its full potential to produce conforming product.

Control Limits

The boundaries in control charts that distinguish between normal and abnormal variations of the process being monitored.

Quality Control Measures

Quality control measures are the techniques and activities used to ensure that the quality of a product or service meets certain standards and specifications.

Special Causes

Unusual factors or events that impact the process and result in variations not accounted for by the existing process model.