The records kept by a large department store indicate that, in the past, weekly sales have averaged $5775. In order to increase sales, the store recently began an aggressive advertising campaign. After 15 weeks, sales average $6350 with standard deviation of $850. Should the store continue the advertising campaign? Set a = .05.

The records kept by a large department store indicate that, in the past, weekly sales have averaged $5775. In order to increase sales, the store recently began an aggressive advertising campaign. After 15 weeks, sales average $6350 with standard deviation of $850. Should the store continue the advertising campaign? Set a = .05.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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