The Net Profit from a Certain Investment Is Normally Distributed

question 60

Multiple Choice

The net profit from a certain investment is normally distributed with a mean of $2,500 and a standard deviation of $1,000.The probability that the investor will not have a net loss is _____________.

• A)0.4938
• B)0.0062
• C)0.9938
• D)0.5062
• E)0.0000

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs of a product or service, highlighting how much contribution towards fixed costs and profit is made per unit sold.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials and sales commissions.

Gross Margin

Gross margin is a company's net sales revenue minus its cost of goods sold, representing the efficiency with which it can produce and sell its products for a profit.

Scattergraph Method

A graphical technique used to identify the relationship between two variables, often used in cost analysis to distinguish between fixed and variable costs.