One weekday, the ticket salesperson at a bus station asks every 10th ticket buyer if he or she had planned to use a laptop computer while traveling. Of the 145 travelers questioned, 54 said yes. Based on this sample, which is the best prediction for the number of the regular 3100 weekday bus travelers that use a laptop while traveling?
a. 1154

b. 1674

c. 2009

d. 2465
my answer: a. 1154
I did this: 54/145*3100=1154.48 which is about 1154.... am i right???

Question

One weekday, the ticket salesperson at a bus station asks every 10th ticket buyer if he or she had planned to use a laptop computer while traveling. Of the 145 travelers questioned, 54 said yes. Based on this sample, which is the best prediction for the number of the regular 3100 weekday bus travelers that use a laptop while traveling?
a.       1154

   b.    1674

      c. 2009

       d.  2465
my answer: a. 1154
I did this: 54/145*3100=1154.48 which is about 1154.... am i right???

anonymous · Answer

hi @apoorvk is my answer correct??? or no???

apoorvk · Answer

yes, once again, you are RIGHTY-RIGHT!!! :)

anonymous · Answer

thank you!! Yay :)

apoorvk · Answer

Anytime ;)