In 2007 the new york times reported that the median annual household income in the united states was $55,500 (new york times website, august, 21, 2013). answer the following questions based on the following sample of 14 household incomes for 2013 ($1000s).

49.4 52.4 53.4 53.3 52.1 48.7 52.1
52.2 64.5 51.6 41.5 52.9 52.5 51.2

a. what is the median household income for the sample data for 2013?
b. based on the data estimate the percentage change in the median household income from 2007 to 2013.
c. complete the first and third quartiles.

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From what part of income should someone take savings?

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