A Package of Toys Galore Cereal Is Marked "Net Wt

question 223

Multiple Choice

A package of Toys Galore cereal is marked "Net Wt. 18 oz." The actual weight is normally distributed, with a mean of 18 oz and a variance of 0.01. What percent of the packages will weigh less than 17.9 oz?

• A) 15.9%
• B) 34.1%
• C) 13.6%
• D) 50%
• E) 2.3%

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Definitions:

Aggregate Planning

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Stockout Cost

The cost incurred when inventory is not available to meet demand.

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