The Number of Weeds That Remain Living After a Specific

question 96

Multiple Choice

The number of weeds that remain living after a specific chemical has been applied averages 1.3 per square yard and follows a Poisson distribution. Based on this, what is the probability that a 1-square yard section will contain less than 4 weeds?

• A) 0.0324
• B) 0.0998
• C) Nearly 0.5000
• D) 0.9569

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Definitions:

Price Variance

The difference between the actual price paid for a good or service and its expected price, often used in budgeting and cost control.

Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials or inputs used in production and the standard expected quantity, impacting costs.

Total Cost Variance

The difference between the budgeted or standard cost of an activity and its actual cost.

Direct Labor

Costs associated with the employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services, such as wages for factory workers.