Mileage Tests Were Conducted on a Randomly Selected Sample of 100

question 46

Multiple Choice

Mileage tests were conducted on a randomly selected sample of 100 newly developed automobile tires. The results showed that the mean tread life was 50,000 miles,with a standard deviation of 3,500 miles. What is the best estimate of the mean tread life in miles for the entire population of these tires?

• A)50,000
• B)3,500
• C)500
• D)35

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