Researchers Claim That 40 Tissues Is the Average Number of Tissues

question 31

Multiple Choice

Researchers claim that 40 tissues is the average number of tissues a person uses during the course of a cold.The company who makes Puffs brand tissues thinks that fewer of their tissues are needed.What are their null and alternative hypotheses?

• A) H₀: \(\mu\) = 40 vs.H₁: \(\mu\) \(\gt\) 40
• B) H₀: \(\mu\) = 40 vs.H₁: \(\mu\)\(\lt\)40
• C) H₀:=40 vs.H₁:\(\lt\)40
• D) H₀: \(\mu\) \(\lt\) 40 vs.H₁: \(\mu\) = 40

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