The Acme Candy Company claims that 60% of the jawbreakers it produces weigh more than .4 ounces. Suppose that 800 jawbreakers are selected at random form the production lines. Would it be unusual for this sample of 800 to contain 386 jawbreakers that weigh more than .4 ounces? Explain

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The Acme Candy Company claims that 60% of the jawbreakers it produces weigh more than .4 ounces. Suppose that 800 jawbreakers are selected at random form the production lines.  Would it be unusual for this sample of 800 to contain 386 jawbreakers that weigh more than .4 ounces?  Explain

Steve · Accepted Answer

60% of 800 = 480 so, is 386 less than 480?

Anonymous · Answer

no

James · Answer

so is it unusual for this sample?

angelica laubender · Answer

1/5 and 881 ounces.