Question #N612
A survey was conducted to determine the number of people who own a dog in a certain town. The results showed that 30% of the people surveyed own a dog. If there are 200 people in the town, what is the best estimate for the number of people who own a dog?
A. 6
B. 60
C. 200
D. 600
Correct Answer is: B
The best estimate for the number of people who own a dog is 30% of the total population, or (0.30)(200) = 60.