Which of the Following Factors Is Considered While Calculating the Retirement

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is considered while calculating the retirement benefit levels under a defined benefit retirement plan?

• A) the state where the person was employed during the retirement year
• B) number of dependents
• C) employees' years of service,age,and earnings level
• D) average earning during the last 20 years of employment
• E) number of unused leaves at the end of the retirement year

Calculate percentages associated with specific z-scores in a standard normal distribution.

Identify z-scores corresponding to specific percentiles in the distribution.

Interpret graphical representations of normal distributions to find percentages or probabilities.

Apply the empirical rule (68-95-99.7 rule) in real-world contexts.

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