A Manufacturer of Dodge Balls Uses a Machine to Inflate

question 57

Multiple Choice

A manufacturer of dodge balls uses a machine to inflate its new balls to a pressure of 13.5 pounds (σ = 0.1) .When the machine is properly calibrated,the mean inflation pressure is 13.5 pounds,but uncontrollable factors can cause the pressure of individual dodge balls to vary.For quality control purposes,the manufacturer wishes to estimate the mean inflation pressure to within 0.025 pounds of its true value with a 99 percent confidence.What sample size should be used?

• A)677
• B)107
• C)35
• D)27
• E)11

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