Solve the Problem

question 7

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round the point estimate to the nearest thousandth.
-50 people are selected randomly from a certain population and it is found that 12 people in the sample are over 6 feet tall. What is the point estimate of the proportion of people in the population who are over 6 feet tall?

• A) 0.50
• B) 0.18
• C) 0.76
• D) 0.24

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