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The manufacturer of a new chewing gum claims that at least 80% of dentists surveyed prefer their type of gum and recommend it for their patients who chew gum.An independent consumer research firm decides to test their claim.The findings in a sample of 200 dentists indicate that 74.1% of the respondents do actually prefer their gum.
-What are the null and alternative hypotheses for the test?

• A)H₀ : P ≥ 0.80 and H₁ : P < 0.80
• B)H₀ : P = 0.80 and H₁ : P ≠ 0.80
• C)H₀ : P ≤ 0.80 and H₁ : P > 0.80
• D)H₀ : P > 0.80 and H₁ : P ≤ 0.80

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