The Local Ford Dealership Claims 40% of Its Customers Are

question 89

Essay

The local Ford dealership claims 40% of its customers are return buyers, meaning that the customers have previously purchased a Ford vehicle. Let the random variable x be the number of return buyers in a random sample of 10 recent customers.
a. Find P(1 < x < 5).
b. Find P(x > 6).
c. What would you conclude about the accuracy of the dealership's claim if you found nine repeat buyers in the sample? Explain your reasoning.

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Definitions:

Anatomical Position

Refers to the standardized stance in human anatomy where the body stands upright, feet together, arms at the side, and face, palms, and toes directed forward.

Palms

The inner surface of the hands from the wrist to the base of the fingers, often used for sensing texture and manipulating objects.

Medial

Situated toward the midline of the body or a structure.

Eyes

The organ of vision in humans and animals, allowing for the perception of light, color, and depth, contributing to the sense of sight.