Determining Sample Size to estimate mean electric bill
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A consumer group wants to estimate the mean electric bill for the month of July for single family-homes in a large city. Based on studies conducted in other cities, the standard deviation is assumed to be $25. The group wants to estimate the mean bill for July to within + or - $5 with 99% confidence.
a. What sample size is needed?
b. If 95% of confidence is desired, how many homes need to be selected?
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