A lot of pigs should be shipped to marken when their average weight is 220lb. If the pigs are too light, then fewer total pounds are sold. If the pigs are too heavy, then a lower price is received. To determine what a lot of pigs should be shipped, the farmer weighs a sample of pigs. State the null and alternate hypothese in this setting.

Ho: mean = 220 lbs.

H1: mean does not equal 220 lbs.

In this setting, the null hypothesis (H0) represents the assumption or default position, and the alternate hypothesis (H1 or Ha) is the opposing statement to the null hypothesis.

Null Hypothesis (H0): The average weight of the lot of pigs being shipped to Marken is equal to 220lb.

Alternate Hypothesis (H1): The average weight of the lot of pigs being shipped to Marken is not equal to 220lb.

To determine which hypothesis is supported, the farmer will compare the sample mean weight to the specified average weight of 220lb. If the sample mean is significantly different from 220lb, then the alternate hypothesis is supported, suggesting that the average weight of the pigs being shipped is not equal to 220lb.