To obtain information on the corrosion-resistance properties of a certain type of steel conduit, 45 specimens are buried in soil for a 2-year period. the maximum penetration (in mils) for each specimen is then measured, yielding a sample average penetration of x = 53.4 and a sample standard deviation of s = 4.4. the conduits were manufactured with the specification that true average penetration be at most 50 mils. they will be used unless it can be demonstrated conclusively that the specification has not been met. what would you conclude? (use α = 0.05.) state the appropriate null and alternative hypotheses.

Which shows the correct substitution of the values a,b and c from the equation 1=-2x+3x^2+1

Solve the problem by making up an equation. a man could arrive on time for an appointment if he drove the car at 40 mph; however, since he left the house 15 minutes late, he drove the car at 50 mph and arrive 3 minutes early for the appointment. how far from his house was his appointment?

The federal reserve controls certain interest rates in the united states. investors often try to speculate as to whether the federal reserve will raise or lower rates and by how much. suppose a company conducts extensive interviews with financial analysts, and as a result, predicts that "thefed" will increase rates by an average of 0.25 percentage points every six months for the forseeable future. which type of equation could be used to model the predicted interest rates over the next several years, assuming no other significant changes? a) a linear equation b) a quadratic equation c) a polynomial equation d) an exponential equation