In a consumer Reports research Center Telephone Survey of 427 women 38% said tha
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Question
In a consumer Reports research Center Telephone Survey of 427 women 38% said that they purchased clothing online.
a. what is the exact value that is 38% of 427?
b. Could the result from part a be the actual number of women who said that they purchase clothing online? Why or why not?
c. what is the actual number of women who said that they purchase clothing online?
d. among the 427 respondents 30 said that they purchase electronics online. What percentage of the women said that they purchase elecontronics online?
Explanation / Answer
a.) p = 0.38*427 = 162.26
b.) No, since it is a fraction, it should be rounded to nearest integer, So 162 women
c.) 162
d.) p = (30/427)x100 = 7.026%