Suppose a Research Firm Conducted a Survey to Determine the Mean

question 47

Multiple Choice

Suppose a research firm conducted a survey to determine the mean amount steady smokers spend on cigarettes during a week. A sample of 100 steady smokers revealed that the sample mean is $20 and the sample standard deviation is $5. What is the probability that a sample of 100 steady smokers spend between $19 and $21?

• A) 0.4772
• B) 0.0228
• C) 0.9544
• D) 1.0000

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Inventory Account

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Depreciation Expense

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