The Weight of a Product Is Normally Distributed with a Standard

question 29

Multiple Choice

The weight of a product is normally distributed with a standard deviation of .5 ounces. What should the average weight be if the production manager wants no more than 10 percent of the products to weigh more than 4.8 ounces?

• A) 3.52
• B) 3.64
• C) 5.44
• D) 4.16

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Definitions:

Audit

An examination of the financial records of an organization to determine whether those records are a fair representation of the actual financial health of the institution.

Financial Records

Documents that outline an entity's transactions, financial history, and condition, such as balance sheets and income statements.

Fair Representation

The principle that every member of a group has the right to equal and impartial representation, often applied in legal contexts and union operations.

Near-Privity Rule

A legal doctrine allowing a non-contractual party who is closely related to a contractual agreement to assert rights or claims under that contract.