Mnm Candy Report

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MnM Candy Report Strayer University Abstract In this report, we examine the proportions of M n M candies through random sampling of 60 bags. The bags used in the experiments were collected from different stores in wide region of the United States. In this research, we are comparing the percentages as well as quantities per bag are in range of the expected percentages set by Masterfood Manufacturing for Mars Company to the random samples that were collected by the class. After all tests have been conducted, the conclusion is that the quantity per bag varies from 53-58 pieces of candy as well as the percentages for each color vary. This variance can be due to the machine that separates and collects the candy that will be deposited into each bag and by the inspections of each bag for defects. MnM Candy Report M and M candies have been around for a long time, almost a century now. Today, almost 1 billion M and M candies are made in a day. According to Monte Brooks, employee of Mars Company,” there are 25% orange, 25% blue and 12.5% of brown, red, yellow and green colors per each bag”. (Food Network, n.d.) In this report, there are statistical analyses used to compare the percentages listed above and the percentages taken from samples. In this report, the goal is to provide the statistical data, results and conclusion in the most simplest of terms. Part 1 To begin with, I went to three different stores and purchased one bag of plain M and M candy from each store. The other members in my class did the same. Once the three bags were purchased, I separated and counted each color per bag. Other class mates did as well. These results from my sampling and the other class members were compiled into an excel spreadsheet that has been used throughout this project. The average bag of M and M candy (plain) from our class samples has 53-58 pieces of

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