A Machine Is Set to Pump Cleanser into a Process

question 118

Multiple Choice

A machine is set to pump cleanser into a process at the rate of 10 gallons per minute. Upon inspection, it is learned that the machine actually pumps cleanser at a rate described by the
Uniform distribution over the interval 10.0 to 13.0 gallons per minute. Would you expect the
Machine to pump more than 12.85 gallons per minute?

• A)Yes, since .95 is a high probability.
• B)No, since .95 is a high probability.
• C)Yes, since .05 is a high probability.
• D)No, since .05 is a low probability.

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Definitions:

Antiseptic

A cleaning product used on human tissue as an anti-infection agent.

Drawing blood

The process of extracting blood from a vein, usually for diagnostic testing.

Hibiclens

An antiseptic and antimicrobial skin cleanser that is effective in killing bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Hydrogen peroxide

A chemical compound with the formula H₂O₂, commonly used as an oxidizer, bleaching agent, and antiseptic.