challenge: Which of the following statements best describes the salary distribution in Asian countries based on the provided context?
  
  A. The median figures are consistently higher than the average gross salary.
  B. The salary distribution is left-skewed in Asian countries.
  C. More than 50% of people earn exactly the average gross salary.
  D. The median figures might be more representative than averages due to the right-skewed distribution.
  Answer: 