A Sample of Wires Coming Off the Production Line Was

question 55

Multiple Choice

A sample of wires coming off the production line was tested for tensile strength. The statistical results (in PSI) were the following: According to the Empirical rule,the middle 95% of the wires tested had a tensile strength between approximately what two values?

• A)450 and 550
• B)460 and 540
• C)420 and 580
• D)380 and 620

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