If the average annual income for 10 people who are eating lunch together is $100,000, then:
A)The typical person at the table earns $100,000 per year.
B)It is conceivable that none of them earn $100,000 per year.
C)Most people at the table earn approximately $100,000 per year.
D)None of them earns more than $900,000 per year or less than $20,000 per year.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fact that the average annual income for the 10 people is $100,000 does not necessarily mean that each person earns $100,000 per year. It is possible for some to earn more than $100,000 and some to earn less, with their salaries averaging out to $100,000. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

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