In the Annual Report, a Major Food Chain Stated That

question 47

Multiple Choice

In the annual report, a major food chain stated that the distribution of daily sales at its Detroit stores is known to be bell-shaped, and that 95 percent of all daily sales fell between $19,200 and $36,400. Based on this information, what were the mean sales?

• A) Around $20,000
• B) Close to $30,000
• C) Approximately $27,800
• D) Can't be determined without more information.

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Definitions:

Free Nerve Endings

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