Solve the problem.
-In a certain town, 60 percent of voters are in favor of a given ballot measure and 40 percent are opposed. For groups of 360 voters, find the mean for the number who oppose the measure.
A)60
B)144
C)40
D)216

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mean number of voters who oppose the measure can be found by multiplying the total number of voters in a group (360) by the percentage that opposes the measure (40%). So, 360 * 0.40 = 144.

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