Question

Greg wants to move out of his dormitory and into an apartment near his college. His parents agreed, on the condition that the rent is no more than 25% of the cost of dorm living. To get an idea of rent amounts for one-bedroom apartments, Greg looks at listings in a local newspaper and on an Internet site.

Which answer best describes the sample and population?



A. Sample: all available apartments near the college
Population: all available dormitories near the college

B. Sample: all available apartments near the college
Population: listings in a local newspaper and on an Internet site

C. Sample: listings in a local newspaper and on an Internet site
Population: all available apartments near the college

D. Sample: all available dormitories near the college
Population: all available apartments near the college

Answer 1

C is correct

Explanation:

The sample as stated in the Question is listings in the newspaper, and the population would be where he could move to, which is the available apartments near the college.