A Manufacturer of Dodge Balls Uses a Machine to Inflate

question 9

Multiple Choice

A manufacturer of dodge balls uses a machine to inflate its new balls to a pressure of 13.5 pounds ( = 0.1) .When the machine is properly calibrated,the mean inflation pressure s 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% confidence.What sample size should be used?

• A)677
• B)107
• C)35
• D)27
• E)11

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