Introduction to Business Statistics
Introduction to Business Statistics
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781111792374
Author: WEIERS
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Unitary Method
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A dental supplies distributor ships a customer 50 boxes of product A, 30 boxes of R, 60 boxes of C, and 20 boxes of D. The unit shipping costs (dollars per box) for the four products are $5, $2, $4, and $10, respectively. What is the weighted mean for shipping cost per unit?

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