The Upper and Lower Limits for Diving Ring Diameters Made

question 254

Multiple Choice

The upper and lower limits for diving ring diameters made by John's Swimming Co. are 40 and 39 cm., respectively. John took 11 samples with the following average diameters (39, 39.1, 39.2, 39.3, 39.4, 39.5 39.6, 39.7, 39.8, 39.9, 40) . Is the process in control?

• A) Yes, no diameters exceeded the control limits.
• B) No, some diameters exceeded the control limits.
• C) No, there is a distinguishable pattern to the samples.
• D) No, the range is not in control.
• E) There is not enough information to make a decision.

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