Question 1
Solve the problem.
The federal government requires a car manufacturer to have a minimum miles per gallon (mpg) average over the cars it makes. Suppose that the models and mpg's for a manufacturer are Corsair (10 mpg), Futura (9 mpg), Retro (16 mpg), and Envy (24 mpg). Twenty percent of the cars sold are Corsairs, 30% are Futuras, 40% are Retros, and 10% are Envys. Find the average mpg for this manufacturer.
◦ 15 mpg
◦ 10 mpg
◦ 13 mpg
◦ 13.5 mpg
Question 2
Solve the problem.
The host of a dinner party purchases wine based on the weighted average of clarity (7%), bouquet (2%), friendliness to the palate (11%), storageability of opened bottles (40%), and price (40%). Suppose that Bone Ranch Wave has scores in these categories of 4, 5, 3, 8, and 9, respectively. What is its rating?
◦ 7.51
◦ 5.80
◦ 6.49
◦ 5.00
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