If 20 out of 50 students sampled live in a college dormitory, what is the estimated proportion of students at the University living in a dormitory?
A) 0.20
B) 0.40
C) 0.50
D) 0.60

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The estimated proportion of students at the University living in a dormitory can be found by taking the number of students who live in a dormitory (20) divided by the total number of students sampled (50): 
20/50 = 0.4 
Therefore, the answer is B) 0.40.

If 20 Out of 50 Students Sampled Live in a College