A new movie opened the other day. So far, 500,000 people have seen it. The producers of the movie needed to know if the people liked it. A random sample of 5,000 people leaving showings of the movie were asked if they liked the movie. Of those interviewed, 4,900 enjoyed the movie. Predict the total number of people who have enjoyed the movie.

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anonymous · Answer

4900/5000 = 0.98
as a percentage this is 98% 

apply this to the total population:
0.98 x 500, 000 =490 000 

also: notice the ratio: 500 000: 5000 = 100:1 so answer will be multiplied by 100 

your answer is 490 000 people liked the movie! :D