In a Campaign Debate Over the Level of Prosperity in the State

Multiple Choice

In a campaign debate over the level of prosperity in the state, the incumbent governor says: "average income is $53,000." His opponent responds "the average citizen earns only $38,000." Both statements are true. This is possible because________.

A) the governor is citing the median.
B) the opponent is using the mode.
C) the opponent is using the mean.
D) the governor is using the mean.