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The Company Financial Officer Was Interested in the Average Cost

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The company financial officer was interested in the average cost of PCs that had been purchased in the past six months. A random sample of the price of 10 computers was taken with the following results (mean = $3,213) :
$3,250, $1,127, $2,995, $3,250, $3,445, $3,449, $1,482, $6,120, $3,009, $4,000

-What is the variance?


Definitions:

Fixed Asset Acquisition

The process of purchasing fixed assets, like property, plant, and equipment, that are used over a long period in the operation of a business.

Times Interest Earned Ratio

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its income before interest and taxes to its interest expenses.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes

A measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses.

Cash Coverage Ratio

A liquidity metric that measures a company's ability to pay off its debt with its cash flow, demonstrating financial health.

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