An Analysis of the Grades on the First Test in History

question 122

Multiple Choice

An analysis of the grades on the first test in History 101 revealed that they approximate a normal curve with a mean of 75 and a standard deviation of 8. The instructor wants to award the grade of A to the upper 10 percent of the test grades. What is the dividing point between an A and a B grade?

• A) 80
• B) 85
• C) 90
• D) 95

Grasp the significance of thorough preparation and clarity in oral presentations.

Recognize the necessity of practice, hard work, and skill development in effective communication.

Understand communication transparency and its role in organizational trust and information accuracy.

Identify the influence of culture on communication practices and the need for cultural sensitivity.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost allocated, based on the actual amount of the allocation base used.

Supplies

Materials and items used in the daily operations of a business that do not directly become part of the final product.

Flexible Budget

A budget that modifies based on fluctuations in activity levels or volume.

Output

The quantity of goods or services produced in a given time period by a company, individual, or machine.