A Sample of Five Flooring Installers, Each Carrying Three Types

question 8

Multiple Choice

A sample of five flooring installers, each carrying three types of flooring, was taken and the price per square metre (to the nearest cent) was recorded for each type of flooring, as shown in the table below. (i) The range for laminate flooring is 1.
(ii. The standard deviation for nylon carpet is 4.64 cents
(iii) The range for nylon carpet is $0.12 or 12 cents.

• A) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all correct statements
• B) (i) and (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
• C) (i) and (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) and (iii) are correct statements, but not (i).
• E) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all false statements.

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Definitions:

Export Subsidy

A government policy to encourage export of goods and services through direct payments, tax relief, or other financial incentives.

Net Welfare

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Economic Progress

The overall growth and improvement in an economy’s productivity, standards of living, and welfare over time.

Ad Valorem Tariffs

Tariffs based on a percentage of the value of the imported goods, used as a trade policy tool.