Use the Following Table to Answer the Question(s) Below

question 21

Multiple Choice

Use the following table to answer the question(s) below.

-A producer of contact lenses regularly takes samples of 100 lenses and inspects them for scratches. If a lens has a single scratch, it cannot be sold. The results of 10 samples are shown. What is the average proportion defective?

• A) 0.012
• B) 0.014
• C) 0.020
• D) 0.028
• E) 0.035

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Definitions:

Tax Rate

The rate at which taxes are applied to an individual or a corporation’s income.

Consumption Tax

A tax on the purchase of goods and services, levied at the point of sale.

Income Tax

A tax levied by governments on the income generated by businesses and individuals within their jurisdiction.

Household Spending

The total expenditure by households in an economy on consumption-related items over a certain period.