A Machine Is Designed to Fill Toothpaste Tubes, on an Average

question 79

Multiple Choice

A machine is designed to fill toothpaste tubes, on an average, with 5.8 ounces of toothpaste. The manufacturer does not want any underfilling or overfilling. The correct hypotheses to be tested are

• A) H₀: μ ≠ 5.8 H_a: μ = 5.8.
• B) H₀: μ = 5.8 H_a: μ ≠ 5.8.
• C) H₀: μ > 5.8 H_a: μ ≤ 5.8.
• D) H₀: μ ≥ 5.8 H_a: μ < 5.8.

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