An Economist Is Interested in Studying the Incomes of Consumers

question 41

Multiple Choice

An economist is interested in studying the incomes of consumers in a particular country. The population standard deviation is known to be $1,000. A random sample of 50 individuals resulted in a mean income of $15,000. What is the upper end point in a 99% confidence interval for the average income?

• A) $15,052
• B) $15,141
• C) $15,330
• D) $15,364

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Definitions:

Neutral

A term indicating impartiality or lack of bias, often used in various contexts.

Monetary Unit Assumption

Accounting information should be measured and reported in the national monetary unit without any adjustments for changes in purchasing power.

National Monetary Unit

The primary currency of a country, used as a medium of exchange and basis for trade.

Purchasing Power

The value of currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.