Z Distribution Hypothesis Testing

The manufacturer of the X-15 steel-belted radial truck tire claims that the meanmileage the tire can be driven before the tread wears out is 60,000 miles. The standard deviationof the mileage is 5,000 miles. The Crosset Truck Company bought 48 tires and found that the mean mileage for their trucks is 59,500 miles. Is Crosset’s experience different from that claimed by the manufacturer at the .05 significance level?

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