In a Study of Distances Traveled by Buses Before the First

question 136

Multiple Choice

In a study of distances traveled by buses before the first major engine failure,a sample of 191 buses results in a mean of 96,700 miles and a standard deviation of 37,500 miles.Calculate the appropriate test statistic to test the claim that the mean distance traveled before a major engine failure is more than 90,000 miles.

• A)2.47
• B)34.13
• C)478.16
• D)-34.13
• E)-2.47

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