Question

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A poll has a percent error of 4%. The poll states 15,000 people will vote for Candidate A in the next election.


Which statement describes what the actual number of people voting for Candidate A could be?


A. The actual number of people is either 9,000 or 21,000.

B.The actual number of people is either 14,400 or 15,600.

C.The actual number of people is either 14,423 or 15,625.

D.The actual number of people is either 14,940 or 15,060.

Answer 1

Explanation:

the answer is b 14400 or 15600

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Answer 2

B

Explanation:

Percent error of 4% means that the actual number would be either 4% less or 4% more than what it states.

So what is 4% of the stated 15,000?

`(0.04)(15,000)=600`

So the actual could be 15,000 + 600 = 15,600, or 15,000 - 600 = 14,400

Answer choice B is right.