A manufacturer of liquid detergent claims that the mean weight of liquid in containers sold is at least 30 ounces. It is known that the population distribution of weights is normal with a standard deviation of 1.3 ounces. In order to check the manufacturer’s claim, a random sample of 16 containers of detergent is examined. The claim will be questioned if the sample mean weight is less than 29.5 ounces. What is the probability that the claim will be questioned if, in fact, the population mean weight is 30 ounces?

A manufacturer of liquid detergent claims that the mean weight of liquid in containers sold is at least 30 ounces. It is known that the population distribution of weights is normal with a standard deviation of 1.3 ounces. In order to check the manufacturer’s claim, a random sample of 16 containers of detergent is examined. The claim will be questioned if the sample mean weight is less than 29.5 ounces. What is the probability that the claim will be questioned if, in fact, the population mean weight is 30 ounces?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

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