Based on the Nielsen Ratings,the Local CBS Affiliate Claims Its

question 73

Multiple Choice

Based on the Nielsen ratings,the local CBS affiliate claims its 11 p.m. newscast reaches 41% of the viewing audience in the area. In a survey of 100 viewers,36% indicated that they watch the late evening news on this local CBS station. What is the sample proportion?

• A)0.41
• B)0.36%
• C)0.41%
• D)0.36

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