Solve.
-To estimate the number of people in Springfield, population 10,000, who have a swimming pool in their backyard, 250 people were interviewed. Of those polled, 60 had a swimming pool. How many people in the
City might one expect to have a swimming pool? (Round to the nearest whole number, if necessary.)
A) 2 people
B) 41,667 people
C) 2400 people
D) 240 people

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The proportion of people with a swimming pool in the sample is 60/250. Applying this proportion to the entire population of 10,000 gives (60/250) * 10,000 = 2400 people.

Solve. -To Estimate the Number of People in Springfield, Population 10,000