A Machine That Fills Beverage Cans Is Supposed to Put $\begin{array} { l l l l } \hline 10.11 & 10.12 & 10.11 & 10.14 \\10.05 & 10.16 & 10.06 & 10.14 \\\hline\end{array}$

question 13

Multiple Choice

A machine that fills beverage cans is supposed to put 10 ounces of beverage in each can. Following are the amounts measured in a simple random sample of eight cans.
$\begin{array} { l l l l } \hline 10.11 & 10.12 & 10.11 & 10.14 \\10.05 & 10.16 & 10.06 & 10.14 \\\hline\end{array}$
Assume that the sample is approximately normal. Can you conclude that the mean volume differs from Ounces? Use the $a = 0.1$ level of significance.

• A) Yes. The mean fill volume appears to differ from 10 ounces.
• B) No. There is insufficient evidence to conclude that the mean fill volume differs from 10 ounces.
• C) There is not enough information to draw a conclusion.

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