The Sugar Producers Association Wants to Estimate the Mean Yearly

question 30

Multiple Choice

The Sugar Producers Association wants to estimate the mean yearly sugar consumption. A sample
Of 16 people reveals the mean yearly consumption to be 27 kg with a sample standard deviation of
9 kg. Assume a normal population. Develop a 99% confidence interval for the mean annual
Consumption of sugar.

• A) 23.06 to 30.94
• B) 22.20 to 31.80
• C) 20.37 to 33.63
• D) 23.30 to 30.70
• E) 23.0 to 30.0

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