A Machine Is Supposed to Fill Boxes to a Weight

question 27

Multiple Choice

A machine is supposed to fill boxes to a weight of 50 pounds. Every 30 minutes a sample of four boxes is tested; the results are given below. What would be the value of the centerline that would be used in creating an R chart?

• A) 49.567 pounds
• B) 50 pounds
• C) 11.00 pounds
• D) 12.8000 pounds

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Definitions:

Consumer Preference

The subjective tastes and preferences of consumers, which determine the demand for different goods and services.

Efficiency

The extent to which resources are used optimally to achieve the desired outcomes with minimum waste.

Partial Equilibrium

An analysis focusing on the equilibrium in a single market without considering its effects on or from other markets.

Equilibrium Conditions

A state in a market where the quantity of a good supplied equals the quantity demanded, resulting in market stability and no pressure for price changes.