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:

• The average amount of cashews per bag helps calculate average production cost, which is critical since cashews are the most expensive ingredient.
• Variation in cashew amounts shows consistency in portioning, which affects cost control and product uniformity.
• Comparing factory consistency helps identify which factory adheres better to portion standards, aiding quality and cost management.
• The time of day bags leave the factory and general manager names have no relevance to cashew quantity, cost, or production consistency for the trail mix.

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