Solution: Option a is the current conclusion for the problem.

Given,

X~ ( μ , σ 2)

Null Hypothesis (Ho) = 250

Alternative hypothesis, Ha < 250.

Sample (n) = 36

Mean (µ) = 248.5

Standard deviation (sigma) =4.8

Considering the significance test to judge whether he is selling under-weight punnets, we did the T-
test

Ha < 250

Z(Critical) -1.875
Z -1.645

Z(critical) < Z

So, Ho=250

And we know α=0.05

Correct statement:

Z critical is smaller than Z hence null hypothesis is rejected and hence we can conclude that the
seller was selling underweights punnets.

NORMAL DISTRIBUTION CURVE

CRITICAL VALUE OF
CRITICAL VALUE OF
Z—1.875
Z=1.875

Z=-1.645 µ=250 Z=1.645

Z=0