USGA golf ball tests. The United States Golf Association

(USGA) tests all new brands of golf balls to ensure that they meet USGA specifications. One test conducted is intended to measure the average distance traveled when the ball is hit by a machine called “Iron Byron.” Suppose the USGA wishes to estimate the mean distance for a new brand to within 1.5 yard with 95% confidence. Assume that past tests have indicated that the standard deviation of the distances Iron Byron hits golf balls is approximately 10 yards. How many golf balls should be hit by Iron Byron to achieve the desired accuracy in estimating the mean?