Answer:
The appropriate null hypothesis is [tex]H_0: \mu = 22.6[/tex]
The appropriate alternative hypothesis is [tex]H_1: \mu < 22.6[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
The average car had a fuel economy of 22.6 MPG. Test if the current average is less than this.
At the null hypothesis, we test if the current average is still of 22.6 MPG, that is:
[tex]H_0: \mu = 22.6[/tex]
At the alternative hypothesis, we test if the current mean has decreased, that is, if it is less than 22.6 MPG. So
[tex]H_1: \mu < 22.6[/tex]
