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Two major automobile manufacturers have produced compact cars with the same size engines. We are interested in determining whether or not there is a significant difference in the MPG (miles per gallon) of the two brands of automobiles. A random sample of eight cars from each manufacturer is selected, and eight drivers are selected to drive each automobile for a specified distance. The following data show the results of the test.

Driver

Manufacturer A

Manufacturer B

1

32

28

2

27

22

3

26

27

4

26

24

5

25

24

6

29

25

7

31

28

8

25

27

The test statistic is:

A. 1.645

B. 1.96

C. 2.096

D. 2.256

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