A Random Group of Oranges Were Selected from an Orchard

question 12

Multiple Choice

A random group of oranges were selected from an orchard to analyze their ripeness. Based on the time of year, the orchard owner believes that 20% of the oranges are ready for picking now, 40% will be ready in three days, 30% will be ready in one week, and 10% will be ready in two weeks. Is there evidence to reject this hypothesis at = 0.05?

• A) There is evidence to reject the claim that the oranges are distributed as claimed because the test value 21.553 > 9.488
• B) There is not evidence to reject the claim that the oranges are distributed as claimed because the test value 5.991 < 21.553
• C) There is evidence to reject the claim that the oranges are distributed as claimed because the test value 21.553 > 7.815
• D) There is not evidence to reject the claim that the oranges are distributed as claimed because the test value 9.488 < 21.553

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