The Process That Produces Sonora Bars (A Type of Candy)

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Multiple Choice

The process that produces Sonora Bars (a type of candy) is intended to produce bars with a mean weight of 56 gm. The process standard deviation is known to be 0.77 gm. A random sample of 49 candy bars yields a mean weight of 55.82 gm. Find the test statistic to see whether the candy bars are smaller than they are supposed to be.

• A)-1.636
• B)-1.645
• C)-1.677

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Definitions:

Wage Increase

An upward adjustment in the amount of money that workers are paid per hour, day, or work performed.

Labor Supply

The total hours that workers wish to work at a given wage rate.

Leisure

Time free from work or duties, which can be used for relaxation, recreation, or personal activities that one enjoys.

Income Effect

The adjustment in income of an individual or an economic system, and its effect on how much of a good or service is demanded.