A Tire Manufacturer Advertises,"The Median Life of Our New All-Season

question 45

Multiple Choice

A tire manufacturer advertises,"The median life of our new all-season radial tire is 50,000 miles. An immediate adjustment will be made on any tire that does not last 50,000 miles." You purchased four of these tires. What is the probability that all four tires will wear out before traveling 50,000 miles?

• A)1/10 or 0.10
• B)1/4 or 0.25
• C)1/64 or 0.0156
• D)1/16 or 0.0625

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