THE NEXT QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

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THE NEXT QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
A university is considering changing its mascot.In a survey of 150 students,it was found that 89 preferred the new mascot,44 preferred the old mascot,while the remaining had no opinion.
-Admissions at a local university have traditionally had the following breakdown: 45% local students,30% from within state,15% from neighboring states,5% from elsewhere in the U.S.and the remaining 5% international students.In the current freshman class,there are 328 local students,255 in-state students,121 students from neighboring states,36 students from elsewhere in the U.S. ,and 25 international students.Assuming that all the seats of the freshman class were occupied,is there evidence that the admissions policy at the university is changing?

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Stimulus For Breathing

Factors that trigger the respiratory center in the brain, causing inhalation and exhalation, such as increased carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A medical condition often seen in premature infants, characterized by difficulty breathing due to underdeveloped lungs.

Gestation

The period of development that occurs from conception to birth in mammals, including humans, typically lasting around 40 weeks in humans.