The Environmental Protection Agency Records Data on the Fuel Economy

question 120

Multiple Choice

The Environmental Protection Agency records data on the fuel economy of many different makes of cars.Data on the mileage of 20 randomly selected cars are listed below.The values are ordered for convenience. What is the median mileage for these 20 cars?

• A)17.5 miles per gallon
• B)19 miles per gallon
• C)19.5 miles per gallon
• D)20 miles per gallon

Apply probability theories to understand and predict outcomes in mixed populations.

Analyze events in terms of their relationships—whether they are dependent or independent, mutually exclusive or not.

Conduct probability calculations involving the union and intersection of events.

Employ probability theory in understanding real-world phenomena, such as elections, air pollution projects, and manual dexterity tests.

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Definitions:

Probability

An indicator of how probable an event is to take place, commonly shown as a figure between 0 and 1.

Not Rain

A logical statement indicating the absence of rain, often used in logical expressions or conditional statements.

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A collection of game pieces and board used to play chess, consisting of 32 pieces: 16 each for two players, including kings, queens, rooks, bishops, knights, and pawns.

Probability

The measure or assessment of the likelihood of a particular event or outcome happening based on available evidence or statistical analysis.