A Study of Nickels Showed That the The Standard Deviation

question 23

Multiple Choice

A study of nickels showed that the the standard deviation of the weight of nickels is 150 milligrams. A coin counter manufacturer wishes to find the 80% confidence interval for the average weight of a nickel. How many nickels does he need to weigh to obtain an average accurate to within 10 milligrams?

• A) 225
• B) 369
• C) 613
• D) 159

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Interpret the Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment metrics and their sociopolitical implications.

Evaluate the effects of anticipated versus unanticipated inflation on different economic actors.

Distinguish between economic recession and depression, including their indicators and impact.

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