If a survey shows that 36 citizens out of a sample of 300 support a particular Senate bill, what ...
If a survey shows that 36 citizens out of a sample of 300 support a particular Senate bill, what percent of the sample does not support the bill?
Answer/Solution
88%
Steps/Work
36 out of 300 supports the bill and we are asked to find the percent who the does not support the bill.
36 out of 300 supports the bill = 12 out of 100 supports the bill ( taking in % terms )
12 out of 100 supports the bill = 88 (100-12) doesn't support the bill
So, answer is (C) 88%
36 out of 300 supports the bill = 12 out of 100 supports the bill ( taking in % terms )
12 out of 100 supports the bill = 88 (100-12) doesn't support the bill
So, answer is (C) 88%