Question

In a random sample survey of 240 voters, 128 said they would vote for Candidate A in an upcoming election. 1) Based on the random survey, what percent said they will vote for Candidate A? Round to the nearest whole percent. A) 49% B) 53% C) 58% D) 63%

Answer 1

B) 53%

Explanation:

To find the percent divide the number who will vote for Candidate A over the total number of people surveyed

vote for Candidate A/total surveyed

128/240=0.53333

0.53333*100=53.3333%

Rounded to the nearest percent=53%

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