Emanuel surveyed a random sample of 50 subscribers to Auto Wheel magazine about the number of cars that they own. Of the subscribers surveyed, 15 own fewer than 2 vehicles. There are 340 subscribers to Auto Wheel magazine. Based on the data, what is the most reasonable estimate for the number of Auto Wheel magazine subscribers who own fewer than 2 vehicles?Choose 1 answer:(A) 15(B) 84(C) 102(D) 238
Q. Emanuel surveyed a random sample of 50 subscribers to Auto Wheel magazine about the number of cars that they own. Of the subscribers surveyed, 15 own fewer than 2 vehicles. There are 340 subscribers to Auto Wheel magazine. Based on the data, what is the most reasonable estimate for the number of Auto Wheel magazine subscribers who own fewer than 2 vehicles?Choose 1 answer:(A) 15(B) 84(C) 102(D) 238
Determine Proportion: Determine the proportion of subscribers who own fewer than 2 vehicles based on the survey.15 subscribers out of 50 surveyed own fewer than 2 vehicles.Proportion = Number of subscribers owning fewer than 2 vehicles / Total number of subscribers surveyedProportion = 5015
Calculate Decimal: Calculate the proportion as a decimal.Proportion = 5015=0.3
Estimate Subscribers: Use the proportion to estimate the number of subscribers who own fewer than 2 vehicles out of the total number of subscribers to the magazine.Estimated number = Proportion × Total number of subscribersEstimated number =0.3×340
Perform Multiplication: Perform the multiplication to find the estimate.Estimated number = 0.3×340=102
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