Question

A political polling agency predicts candidate A will win an election with 54% of the votes. Their poll has a margin of error of 4% both above and below the predicted percentage. Which inequality represents the predicted possible percent of votes, x, for candidate A?

a. 50 ≤ x ≤ 58
b. x ≥ 50 or x ≤ 58
c. x ≥ 52 or x ≤ 56
d. 52 ≤ x ≤ 56

Answer 1

@shortycme @Secret-Ninja

Answer 2

i think its A or D

Answer 3

@mathmath333

Answer 4

Its not C or D because it says 4% not 2% error. It says on each side, so C and D are wrong. now you have to choose between A and B.

Answer 5

I think I'd agree with @shortycme and pick A.. seems most reasonable. Tells us if you get it right. :)