In order to determine whether or not there is a significant difference between the hourly wages of two companies, the following data have been accumulated. Company 1 Company 2 n1 = 80 n2 = 60 x̄1 = $10.80 x̄2 = $10.00 σ1 = $2.00 σ2 = $1.50 Refer to Exhibit 10-13. The null hypothesis for this test is _____.

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In order to determine whether or not there is a significant difference between the hourly wages of two companies, the following data have been accumulated.

Company 1 Company 2
n1 = 80 n2 = 60
1 = $10.80 2 = $10.00
σ1 = $2.00 σ2 = $1.50


Refer to Exhibit 10-13. The null hypothesis for this test is _____.

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