The Number of Random Samples (Without Replacement) of Size 3

question 104

Multiple Choice

The number of random samples (without replacement) of size 3 that can be drawn from a population of size 5 is

• A)15
• B)10
• C)20
• D)125

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Definitions:

Cost-volume-profit Analysis

A managerial accounting method used to estimate the impact of different levels of cost and volume on operating profit.

Mixed Costs

Expenses that have both fixed and variable components, changing in total with activity level but not directly proportional.

Variable Costs

Variable costs are expenses that change in proportion to the activity or volume of a business, such as raw materials and labor costs that vary with production levels.

Contribution Margin

Contribution margin represents the difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.