A Study of a Brand of "In the Shell Peanuts

question 42

Multiple Choice

A study of a brand of "in the shell peanuts" gives the following results: $$\begin{array} { c | c } \begin{array} { l } \text { Number of } \\\text { Peanuts per bag }\end{array} & \text { Probability } \\\hline 25 & 0.006 \\30 & 0.020 \\35 & 0.093 \\40 & 0.150 \\45 & 0.350 \\50 & 0.217 \\55 & 0.170\end{array}$$ If a fan purchased a bag with 30 peanuts, what is the lowest level at which this would be a significant event?

• A) 0.05
• B) 0.025
• C) 0.01
• D) It is not significant at any of the levels given.

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