Question2

The makers of Mini-Oats cereal have an automated packaging machine that is set to fill boxes with 24 ounces of cereal. At various times in the packaging process, we select a random sample of 100 boxes to see whether or not the machine is filling the boxes with an average of 24 ounces of cereal.

Which of the following is a statement of the null hypothesis?

A The machine fills the boxes with the proper amount of cereal. The average is 24 ounces.

B The machine is not filling the boxes with the proper amount of cereal. The average is not 24 ounces.

C The machine is not putting enough cereal in the boxes. The average is less than 24 ounces.