Amounts Spent by a Sample of 200 Customers at a Retail

question 9

Multiple Choice

Amounts spent by a sample of 200 customers at a retail store are summarized in the following relative frequency distribution. (See the Excel Data File.) The mean amount spent by customers is the closest to ________.

• A) $17.50
• B) $20.00
• C) $22.50
• D) $50.00

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Definitions:

Law Enforcement

Law enforcement refers to the agencies and officers responsible for enforcing laws, maintaining public order, and providing public safety.

Indictment

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime, issued by a grand jury.

Grand Jury

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Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, which is necessary for issuing warrants and making arrests.