Question

A survey was taken of Harborview’s residents. Eighty of the town’s 1548 residents were selected at random and asked in which region the new library should be built. The results were recorded in a table.

What inferences can be drawn from this survey?

Area North East South West Total
Number of responses 22 10 31 17 80


Choose all answers that are correct.

Answer 1

A.
Most Harborview residents prefer that the new library be built in the east.

B.
Most Harborview residents prefer that the new library be built in the south.

C.
About 21% of Harborview’s residents prefer that the new library be built in the west.

D.
About 22% of Harborview’s residents prefer that the new library be built in the north.