A Local Company Makes Snack Size Bags of Potato Chips

question 102

Multiple Choice

A local company makes snack size bags of potato chips.The company produces batches of 400 snack size bags using a process designed to fill each bag with an average of 2 ounces of potato chips.However,due to imperfect technology,the actual amount placed in a given bag varies.Assume the population of filling weights is normally distributed with a standard deviation of 0.1 ounces.The company periodically weighs samples of 10 bags to ensure the proper filling process.The last five sample means,in ounces,were 1.99,2.02,2.07,1.96,and 2.01.Is the production process under control?

• A)No,since the sample means show a downward trend
• B)Yes,since the sample means show a downward trend
• C)No,since the sample means fall within the upper and lower control limits
• D)Yes,since the sample means fall within the upper and lower control limits

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