The Distribution of the Number of Loaves of Bread Sold

question 87

Short Answer

The distribution of the number of loaves of bread sold per day by a large bakery over the past 5 years has a mean of 7,750 and a standard deviation of 145 loaves. Suppose a random sample of n = 40 days has been selected. What is the approximate probability that the average number of loaves sold in the sampled days exceeds 7,895 loaves?

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Definitions:

Conscious Thought

Mental activities that you are aware of, involving such aspects as perception, thinking, judgment, and decision making.

Rapid Fear

A quick, intense, and immediate emotional response to a perceived threatening situation.

Cognitive Appraisal

The process by which individuals evaluate and interpret an event or situation to understand its significance for their well-being.

Emotional Arousal

A condition of heightened physiological and psychological activity that enhances readiness for action.