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Some of the statements below refer to the null hypothesis, some to the alternate hypothesis. State the null hypothesis, H_o, and the alternative hypothesis, H_a, in terms of the appropriate parameter (µ or p).

a. The mean number of years Americans work before retiring is 34.

b. At most 60% of Americans vote in presidential elections.

c. The mean starting salary for San Jose State University graduates is at least $100,000 per year.

d. 29% of high school seniors get drunk each month.

e. Fewer than 5% of adults ride the bus to work in Los Angeles.

f. The mean number of cars a person owns in her lifetime is not more than 10.

g. About half of Americans prefer to live away from cities, given the choice.

h. Europeans have a mean paid vacation each year of six weeks.

i. The chance of developing breast cancer is under 11% for women.

j. Private universities mean tuition cost is more than $20,000 per year.