An Experiment Consists of Measuring the Speed of Automobiles on a Highway

question 52

Multiple Choice

An experiment consists of measuring the speed of automobiles on a highway by the use of radar equipment.The random variable in this experiment is speed,measured in miles per hour.This random variable is a

• A)discrete random variable
• B)continuous random variable
• C)complex random variable
• D)None of these alternatives is correct.

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Definitions:

Grinding Minutes

The amount of time spent on grinding operations in the manufacturing process, often used as a measure of labor or machine use.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in manufacturing that vary with operational output, such as indirect materials, utilities, and other expenses that increase with production volume.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Regular, consistent costs associated with operating a manufacturing facility that do not vary with the level of production, such as salaries and rent.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which a product's selling price exceeds its total variable costs, contributing to covering fixed costs and generating profit.