Oil Quality and Price

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Essay

Oil Quality and Price
Quality of oil is measured in API gravity degrees--the higher the degrees API,the higher the quality.The table shown below is produced by an expert in the field who believes that there is a relationship between quality and price per barrel. A partial Minitab output follows: ​ ​ ​
-{Oil Quality and Price Narrative} For what values of API gravity degrees do we feel comfortable making predictions for oil price?

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Definitions:

Liquidation

The process of bringing a business to an end and distributing its assets to claimants, often occurring when a company is insolvent and unable to meet its financial obligations.

Operating Cycle

An operating cycle is the average period of time it takes for a business to convert its inventory into cash proceeds from sales.

Receivables

Amounts owed to a company by customers for goods or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Raw Materials

Basic materials and substances used in the initial production or manufacturing of goods.