For Exercises 2 through 12, perform each of these steps. Assume that all variables are normally or approximately
a. State the hypotheses and identify the claim.
b. Find the critical value(s).
c. Compute the test value.
d. Make the decision.
e. Summarize the results.
Use the traditional method of hypothesis testing unless otherwise specified.
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