A New Machine Is Set or Calibrated to Fill Tubes

question 111

Multiple Choice

A new machine is set or calibrated to fill tubes of toothpaste at precisely 6.75 ounces. Then, once the machine is running, a sample of six tubes is taken every three hours and weighed with the following results: What is X-bar for 7 am?

• A) 6.72
• B) 6.74
• C) 6.78
• D) 6.80

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