Delicious Candy Markets a Two-Pound Box of Assorted Chocolates

question 35

Essay

Delicious Candy markets a two-pound box of assorted chocolates. Because of imperfections in the candy making equipment, the actual weight of the chocolate has a uniform distribution ranging from 31.8 to 32.6 ounces.
a. Define a probability density function for the weight of the box of chocolate.
b. What is the probability that a box weighs (1) exactly 32 ounces; (2) more than 32.3 ounces; (3) less than 31.8 ounces?
c. The government requires that at least 60% of all products sold weigh at least as much as the stated weight. Is Delicious violating government regulations?

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