A Soda Machine Dispenses Normally Distributed Amounts of Soda with a Mean

question 32

Essay

A soda machine dispenses normally distributed amounts of soda with a mean of 20 ounces and a standard
deviation of 0.2 ounce. Are you more likely to randomly select one bottle with an amount between 19.8 ounces
and 20.2 ounces or are you more likely to select a sample of eight bottles with a mean amount between 19.8
ounces and 20.2 ounces? Explain.

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