A Mother Bought What She Thought Was a Large Box

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Multiple Choice

A mother bought what she thought was a large box of un-sweetened cereal.It was the same 22 oz size as other brands whose boxes clearly marked.However,when she opened the box it was barely ¾ full.The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act would not protect her unless

• A)the package printed the disclaimer that the product might settle during shipping.
• B)the package states that the contents should be purchased by weight rather than by volume.
• C)the package clearly states 22 oz.on the front but the actual weight of the contents was only 16 oz.
• D)the package lists all the ingredients including the total amount of sugar.
• E)an identical package by the same manufacturer had the exact same amount inside.

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Definitions:

Circular Cross Section

A geometric profile of a body cut perpendicularly, showing a circle shape.

Form Tolerances

The allowable variations in the shape and appearance of manufactured parts.

Straightness

The measure of how closely a line or feature aligns with a true straight line, often evaluated to ensure precision in manufactured parts.

Circularity

The degree to which a form or surface approaches a perfect circle, often a crucial factor in precision engineering.