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Explanation / Answer

Solution:

alpha = 0.01
n1 = 15 , xbar1 = 222, s1 = 39
n2 = 9 , xbar2 = 187, s2 = 35
Test Hypothesis:
H0: 1 = 2
H1: 1 2

standard error, SE = sqrt((s1^2/n1)+(s2^2/n2))
SE = sqrt((39^2/15) + (35^2/9)) = 15.41139

test statistic, t = (xbar1-xbar2) / SE
t = (222-187) / 15.41139 = 2.271

degree of freedom = min(n1-1,n2-1) = min(14,8)
df = 8

critical value = ±t(/2,df)) = ± t(0.005, 8)
critical value,t0 = ± 3.355
.
Rejection region:
t < -3.355, t > 3.355

since t lies in the interval (-3.355, 3.355) hence H0 can not be rejected
so we conclude that the mean annual cost of food for dogs and cats are the same.