#17 In a Harris poll, adults were asked if they are in favor of abolishing the p

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In a Harris poll, adults were asked if they are in favor of abolishing the penny. Among the responses, 1277 answered "no" 470 answered "yes" and 395 had no opinion. what is the sample portion of yes responses and what notation is used to represent it?
Choose the correct answer below.
(a) p = 0.269. The symbol p is used to represent a sample portion.
(b) p = 0.219. The p is used to represent a sample portion.
(c) ^p = 0.219. The symbol ^p is used to represent a sample portion.
(d) ^p = 0.269. The symbol ^p is used to represent a sample portion.

Explanation / Answer

Total number of Adults

1277 + 470 + 395 = 2142

Out of which 470 answered Yes

so proportion of Yes is

470/2142 = 0.2194

so correct option

(c) ^p = 0.219. The symbol ^p is used to represent a sample portion.

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