Suppose That Only Two Incoming Fraction Defective Levels, 4 Percent

question 32

Multiple Choice

Suppose that only two incoming fraction defective levels, 4 percent and 8 percent, are possible. These incoming fraction defective levels are equally likely. At a 4 percent incoming fraction defective, there's a 60 percent chance that a lot will be accepted. At 8 percent incoming fraction defective, there's a 20 percent chance that a lot will be accepted. Lots that are not accepted are subject to 100 percent sorting. What is average outgoing quality?

• A) 40 percent
• B) 20 percent
• C) 10 percent
• D) 4 percent
• E) 2 percent

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