University Students Were Given Three Choices of Pizza Toppings and Asked

question 16

Multiple Choice

University students were given three choices of pizza toppings and asked to choose one favorite.They were also asked what year of their program they were in.The following table shows the results. $$\begin{array} { c | c c c c } \text { toppings/year } & \text { 1st } & \text { 2nd } & \text { 3rd } & \text { 4th } \\\hline \text { cheese } & 13 & 13 & 20 & 20 \\\text { meat } & 29 & 20 & 13 & 13 \\\text { veggie } & 13 & 13 & 29 & 20\end{array}$$ If a student responded "meat",what is the probability that they are in the third year of their program?

• A)0.060
• B)0.173
• C)0.13
• D)0.387
• E)0.210

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated overhead rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a selected activity base.

Casting Department

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Machine-Hours

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Departmental Predetermined Rates

are overhead rates calculated for each department based on estimated costs and activity, used to allocate manufacturing overhead more accurately.