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What is the best estimate of the percent of computers in the building that have viruses?

What is the best estimate of the percent of computers in the building that have viruses-example-1

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Since the sample is randomly chosen, the ratio is presumed to hold for the entire building
6/40 * 100% = 15%

The best estimate of the percent of infected computers is
15%
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