The Mean Life of a Pair of Shoes Is 40

question 35

Multiple Choice

The mean life of a pair of shoes is 40 months with a standard deviation of 8 months.If the life of the shoes is normally distributed,how many pairs of shoes out of one million will need replacement before 36 months?

• A) 500,000
• B) 808,500
• C) 191,500
• D) 308,500

Understand the methods interest groups use to attract members and why certain incentives work.

Define interest groups and differentiate them from other political organizations.

Explain the challenges of interest group membership, particularly the free-rider problem.

Discuss how interest groups are considered public, ideological, or economic based on their goals.

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Definitions:

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