The Weekly Salaries (In Dollars)of 24 Randomly Selected Employees of a Company

question 83

Multiple Choice

The weekly salaries (in dollars) of 24 randomly selected employees of a company are shown below,and displayed on the following boxplot.
Find the mean and the median.Which is the most appropriate measure of centre?

• A)Mean: $979;Median: $705 The median is the most appropriate measure of centre,because the outliers are not significant in the distribution.
• B)Mean: $942;Median: $700 The median is the most appropriate measure of centre,because of the outliers.
• C)Mean: $979;Median: $705 The mean is the most appropriate measure of centre,because the outliers are not significant in the distribution.
• D)Mean: $979;Median: $705 The median is the most appropriate measure of centre,because of the outliers.
• E)Mean: $979;Median: $705 The mean is the most appropriate measure of centre,because of the outliers.

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Definitions:

Amortized

The process of gradually writing off the initial cost of an asset over a period, or systematically reducing a loan balance through periodic payments of principal and interest.

Economic Life

The expected period of time during which an asset is useful to the average owner.

Amortization Expense

The periodic expense recognized in the financial statements for the gradual write-off of the cost of intangible assets over their useful life.

Research and Development Costs

Expenses associated with the investigation and creation of new products or services, which can include salaries, materials, and overhead costs.