Question

In a random sample of 64 people, 48 are classified as 'successful.' Determine the sample proportion of 'successful' people.

Answer 1

The sample proportion of 'successful' people is
`(3)/(4)`.

Explanation:

The sample consist of 64 people and 48 of them are 'successful'. Hence, the proportion of 'successful' people is:

`p = (n)/(N)`

Where:

`N` - People that forms the sample, dimensionless.

`n` - People classified as 'successful', dimensionless.

Given that
`n = 48` and
`N = 64`, the sample proportion of 'successful' people is:

`p = (48)/(64)`

`p = (3)/(4)`

The sample proportion of 'successful' people is
`(3)/(4)`.