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    PracticeCPA®CPA AUD Practice Exam 4Question 69
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Area III: Performing ProceduresAUDSamplingVariables Sampling

    CPA · Question 69 · Area III: Performing Procedures

    An auditor is using 'Mean-per-unit' estimation in variables sampling. The sample mean is $50. The population contains 10,000 items. The standard error of the mean is $2. What is the point estimate of the total population value?

    Answer options:

    A.

    $500,000.

    B.

    $520,000.

    C.

    $480,000.

    D.

    $20,000.

    How to approach this question

    Mean-per-Unit = Average * Count.

    Full Answer

    A.$500,000.✓ Correct
    $500,000.
    Mean-per-unit estimation projects the sample average to the total population by multiplying the sample mean by the number of items in the population.

    Common mistakes

    Confusing point estimate with confidence interval bounds.
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