A Sample Shows a Count Rate of 36,000 Cpm During

question 21

Multiple Choice

A sample shows a count rate of 36,000 cpm during a 3-minute counting period.Express this as the count rate ± standard deviation.

• A)36,000 ± 220 cpm
• B)36,000 ± 110 cpm
• C)12,000 ± 55 cpm
• D)12,000 ± 28 cpm

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Definitions:

Permanent Account

An account in the general ledger that carries its ending balance over to the next accounting period, such as assets, liabilities, and equity accounts.

Balance Sheet Accounts

Accounts that appear on the balance sheet, representing the company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.

Mortgage Payable

A liability account that records the amount owed on a long-term property loan.

Accounts Payable

An accounting entry that represents a company's obligation to pay off a short-term debt to its creditors or suppliers.