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The upper and lower specification limits for a component are 5.20, and 5.30 ounces, respectively. The process standard deviation is .05, and the process average is 5.24 ounces.
a) Calculate Cpk. (Show formula and calculations)
b) Does the process posses six sigma capability? Why or Why not? Please explain.
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