Six People Have Declared Their Intentions to Run for a Seat

question 92

Essay

Six people have declared their intentions to run for a seat on the school board in the next local election. A poll is conducted during the campaign among 1,020 randomly sampled voters to determine if there is any clear preference among the voters. The responses are shown next. What is the alternative hypothesis?

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Outstanding Shares

The total number of shares of a corporation that have been issued and are held by shareholders, including restricted shares owned by company insiders.

Book Value

The net value of an asset as recorded on the balance sheet, calculated by deducting the accumulated depreciation or amortization from the original cost of the asset.

Fair Market Value

The price an asset would sell for on the open market when certain conditions are met, such as both the buyer and seller are knowledgeable, willing, and not under duress.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another business for more than the fair value of its identifiable assets and liabilities.