Question

great granola makes a trail mix consisting of peanuts, cashews, raisins, and dried cranberries. the trail mix sells for $3.50, and the most expensive ingredient is the cashew. the production manager takes a random sample of 15 bags of trail mix from two factories to determine the amount of cashews in each bag. what statistical information could be useful to the production manager? check all that apply. the average amount of cashews per bag to determine average cost the time of day each bag of trail mix leaves the factory the amount of variation in ounces of cashews in the bags of trail mix which factory produces the most consistent ounces of cashews in each bags of trail mix the name of the general manager from each factory

Explanation:

Step1: Identify relevant statistical measures

To find average cost - average amount of cashews is needed as it affects cost. Variation in cashew amount can help in cost - variance analysis. Time of day might not directly relate to average cost. Name of manager is irrelevant to cost calculation. Factory producing consistent cashew amounts can help in predicting cost more accurately.

Step2: Determine applicable options

The average amount of cashews per bag affects the cost of raw - materials and thus the average cost. The amount of variation in ounces of cashews helps in understanding cost variability. The factory that produces the most consistent ounces of cashews helps in stable cost - prediction.

Answer:

• the average amount of cashews per bag to determine average cost
• the amount of variation in ounces of cashews in the bags of trail mix
• which factory produces the most consistent ounces of cashews in each bags of trail mix