A New Machine Is Set or Calibrated to Fill Tubes

question 92

Multiple Choice

A new machine is set or calibrated to fill tubes of toothpaste at precisely 6.75 ounces. Then, once the machine is running, a sample of 6 tubes is taken every three hours and weighed with the following results: What is the value for the lower control limit (LCL) of the range?

• A) 0.00
• B) 0.080
• C) 0.186
• D) 0.203

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