A Researcher Wished to Evaluate the Operating Life of a Certain

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Short Answer

A researcher wished to evaluate the operating life of a certain brand of storage battery. A group of 30, brand-new batteries was selected and placed in 30 identical automobiles. The lights in each automobile were then turned on (without running the engines), and the length of time before the batteries were fully discharged (lights went out) was recorded. The scores, in hours, were: 15, 10, 20, 18, 18, 11, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 10, 9, 9, 8, 9, 9, 11, 11, 11, 15, 12, 12, 12, 10, 12, 12, 15, 12.
-Calculate the median.

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Definitions:

Gatorade

A brand of sports-themed beverages and products, marketed for hydration and performance enhancement.

Product Life Cycle

The process a product undergoes, beginning with its introduction, followed by growth and maturation, and ultimately leading to its decline in the market.

Industry Sales Revenue

The total income generated by companies within a specific industry from the sale of goods and services, excluding costs and expenses.

Total Fixed Costs

The sum of all costs that do not change with the level of output or sales over a specified period of time, such as rent or salaries.