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A random sample of 40 seniors reveals that 10% of those sampled have assigned parking spaces in the high

school's main lot. This is surprising because, according to the main office of a large high school, 45% of seniors
have assigned parking spaces in the high school's main lot. Which of the following statements is true?
10% is a statistic and 45% is a statistic.
10% is a statistic and 45% is a parameter.
10% is a parameter and 45% is a statistic.
10% is a parameter and 45% is a parameter.

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B. 10% is a statistic and 45% is a parameter.

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