A Large Number of Applicants for Admission to Graduate Study

question 65

Multiple Choice

A large number of applicants for admission to graduate study in business are given an aptitude test. Scores are normally distributed with a mean of 460 and standard deviation of 80. What fraction of the applicants would you expect to have a score of 400 or above?

• A)0.2734
• B)0.7734
• C)0.7266
• D)0.7500

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Definitions:

Volume Variance

The difference between the expected amount of output at the standard cost and the actual amount produced, measured at the standard cost.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the total hours worked directly on the production of goods.

Budget Variances

The difference between budgeted and actual figures for revenues or expenditures, indicating under or overspending.

Underapplied

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual overhead costs incurred, leading to underestimation of product costs.