The CEO for Hospital XYZ has indicated that the standardized

The CEO for Hospital XYZ has indicated that the standardized z-score for their total yearly earnings, in relation to all other hospitals in the country, is -2.50. Which of the following is the best interpretation of the meaning of this z-score and why?

A. The hospital earnings are 2.50 thousand dollars less than all other hospitals in the country.

B. All other hospital