Question

A study finds that 13% of the people in a certain region caught a cold within the past month. Estimate the number of people in the region that caught a cold within the past month if there are 15,734 people in the region.

A. 2,045
B. 4,877.54
C. 2,045.42
D. 4,877

Answer 1

To estimate the number of people who caught a cold, multiply the total population by the percentage who fell ill, which is 0.13 × 15,734, equaling 2,045.42.

Step-by-step explanation:

To estimate the number of people in the region who caught a cold within the past month, apply the given percentage to the total population. In this case, 13% of the 15,734 people in the region are estimated to have caught a cold. The calculation is as follows:

Number of people who caught a cold = 13% of 15,734 = 0.13 × 15,734 = 2,045.42.

Therefore, the closest estimate to the number of people who caught a cold within the past month is option C, 2,045.42, when rounded to the nearest whole number.