In the evaluation of the results of an attributes sample, the fact that the exception rate in the sample was 2% rather than the estimated population exception rate of 4% would cause the computed upper exception rate to:
A)be less than the tolerable exception rate.
B)equal the tolerable exception rate.
C)exceed the tolerable exception rate.
D)cannot be determined from the information given.

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If the exception rate in the sample is lower than the estimated population exception rate, then the computed upper exception rate will also be lower. This means that it is less likely to exceed the tolerable exception rate, making choice A the best option.

In the Evaluation of the Results of an Attributes Sample