In a Harris poll, adults were asked if they are in favor of abolishing the penny

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In a Harris poll, adults were asked if they are in favor of abolishing the penny. Among the responses, 1260 answered "no, " 457 answered "yes, " and 365 had no opinion. What is the sample proportion of yes responses, and what notation is used to represent it? Choose the correct answer below. A. p = 0.266. The symbol p is used to represent a sample proportion. B. p = 0.266. The symbol p is used to represent a sample proportion. C. p = 0.220. The symbol p is used to represent a sample proportion. D. p = 0.220. The symbol p is used to represent a sample proportion.

Explanation / Answer

total sample size = 1260 + 457 + 365 = 2082

p^ = 457/ 2082 = 0.220. The symbol p^ is used to represent a sample proportion. Option D.

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