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Consider a Meat $\mu$

question 19

Multiple Choice

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Consider a meat packing plant which produces packages of frozen
steak.Let X be the weight ounces) and assume that X is normally
distributed with $\mu$ _x = 8.0 and $\sigma$ _x = .5, n sample size.= 16.
-The probability that X₁ will exceed 9 ounces is closest to

• A).3085
• B).1587
• C).1056
• D).0256
• E).0100

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Definitions:

Inductive Argument

A form of reasoning in which the premises seek to supply strong evidence for (not absolute proof of) the truth of the conclusion.

False Conclusion

An incorrect result or ending reached through reasoning or argumentation.

Premises

Statements or ideas that form the basis for a reasonable conclusion or the starting point for a logical argument.

Conclusion Indicator

Words or phrases used in argumentation to signal that a conclusion is being drawn, such as "therefore" or "thus."