Suppose a Tire Manufacturer Wants to Set a Mileage Guarantee

question 24

Multiple Choice

Suppose a tire manufacturer wants to set a mileage guarantee on its new XB 70 tire. Tests revealed that the tire's mileage is normally distributed with a mean of 47,900 miles and a standard deviation of 2,050 miles. The manufacturer wants to set the guaranteed mileage so that no more than 5 percent of the tires will have to be replaced. What guaranteed mileage should the manufacturer announce?

• A) 44,528
• B) 32,960
• C) 49,621
• D) 40,922

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Definitions:

Vascular Cylinder

The central part of a plant root, consisting of vascular tissue that transports water and nutrients between the root and the shoot.

Eudicot Leaf

A type of leaf found in eudicots, a major group of flowering plants, characterized by veins that form a reticulate pattern.

Petiole

The stalk that joins a leaf to the stem of a plant, supporting the leaf and connecting its vascular system to that of the stem.

Secondary Xylem

The part of a plant's vascular system that carries water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and provides structural support, chiefly formed during secondary growth in woody plants.