Question

3. In a sample of 250 high school seniors,

5 stated that they have red hair. What is
the sample proportion?
Answer choices:
0.02
0.05
0.12

Answer 1

0.02 (the first option)

Explanation:

This is because a proportion means there is division going on. If 5 out of the 250 students have red hair, this creates a fraction of
`(5)/(250)` and when you divide this out: 5 ÷ 250, you get 0.02