In a recent survey 38% of the people in the U.S. say that gas prices have affected the type of vehicle they will buy. In a sample of 400 people who are in the market for a new vehicle, how many would you expect to be influenced by gas prices?
A)152 people are expected to be influenced.
B)156 people are expected to be influenced.
C)154 people are expected to be influenced.
D)158 people are expected to be influenced.

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To find the expected number of people influenced by gas prices, multiply the total number of people in the sample (400) by the percentage who say gas prices have affected their vehicle choice (38%). This calculation is 400 * 0.38 = 152.

In a Recent Survey 38% of the People in the U.S