In a Sample of 40 Mice, a Biologist Found That

question 16

Multiple Choice

In a sample of 40 mice, a biologist found that 42% were able to run a maze in 30 seconds or less. Find the 90% limit for the population proportion of mice who can run a maze in 30 seconds or less.

• A) 35.6% < p < 48.4%
• B) 32.0% < p < 52.0%
• C) 29.1% < p < 54.9%
• D) 22.7% < p < 61.3%

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