TABLE 3-8
Given Below Is the Frequency Distribution of the Number

question 7

Short Answer

TABLE 3-8
Given below is the frequency distribution of the number of defective tomatoes in 50 different shipments.
$$\begin{array} { l l } \hline \text { Defective Items } & \text { Frequency } \\\hline \text { 0 but less than } 5 & 35 \\5 \text { but less than } 10 & 7 \\10 \text { but less than } 15 & 5 \\\text { 15 but less than } 20 & 2 \\\text { 20 but less than } 25 & 1 \\\text { 25 but less than } 30 & 0 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Referring to Table 3-8, what is the approximate mean number of defective tomatoes?

---

Definitions:

Organizational Performance

An assessment of a firm's effectiveness in reaching its goals, typically considering factors like profitability, efficiency, and market share.

Determinants

Factors or variables that causally influence outcomes or conditions in a predictable way.

Leaders

Individuals who guide, direct, or influence people, setting a direction for the group and motivating others towards achieving goals.

External Environment

Factors, forces, situations, and events outside the organization that affect its performance and strategies.