Question

In one weekend, 1,200 people attend a play at the theater downtown. A survey of 100 people who attended found that 45 gave the play at least 4 stars out of 5. Use the indicated method to estimate how many people in all would give the play at least 4 stars.

Answer 1

540

Explanation:

fraction of those surveyed that gave the play at least four stars = 45 / 100 = 0.45

Estimate of people who would rate the play at least four stars = 0.45 x 1200 = 540