In a Test of Consumers Preference of Two Popular Air $\neq$

Multiple Choice

In a test of consumers preference of two popular air freshners, the following hypotheses were stated:
H₀: Proportion Preferring Brand A = 0.50
H_a: Proportion Preferring Brand A $\neq$ 0.50
Of 200 people tested, 49% preferred Brand A. At $\alpha$ =0.05, which of the following is correct?

A) The null hypothesis is accepted.
B) The null hypothesis is rejected.
C) Based on the evidence available, no support for the alternative hypothesis is found.
D) Based on the evidence available, the alternative hypothesis is supported.
E) More information is required to test these hypotheses.