A Tire Manufacturer Advertises, "The Median Life of Our New

question 77

Multiple Choice

A tire manufacturer advertises, "the median life of our new all-season radial tire is 120,000 kms. An
Immediate adjustment will be made on any tire that does not last 120,000 kms." You purchased four
Of these tires. What is the probability that all four tires will wear out before traveling 120,000 kms?

• A) 1/10 or 0.10
• B) ¼ or 0.25
• C) 1/64 or 0.0156
• D) 1/16 or 0.0625

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