MTH115 – Principles of Mathematics

Journal 2

A chain of fine dining establishments is looking for a supplier of Muscovy Ducks. They have found four suppliers but need to decide on which one to contract with. The major criteria for selection is dressed weight of male ducks(drakes). The bigger the better.

The following table represents samples from the different suppliers of dressed weight of drakes.

Supplier A

Supplier B

Supplier C

Supplier D

6.5

6.5

3.4

7.5

8.2

6.7

8.4

7.4

8.1

7.2

8.5

7.5

7.7

6.9

8.4

7.4

7.8

12.2

8.3

7.5

Find the average weight for each supplier. Round to one decimal place.

Average Supplier A=

Average Supplier B=

Average Supplier C=

Average Supplier D=

Based on the stated criteria, which supplier would they choose?

Looking at the data, do you see a possible better choice for supplier? Explain.

Which supplier has the most consistent bird weights? Explain.