SOLUTION: A poll reported that 48% of residents opposed a new stadium. The poll was accurate to within 3%. What is the minimum percent of residents opposing the stadium? Do I subtract 3% of

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Question 179463: A poll reported that 48% of residents opposed a new stadium. The poll was accurate to within 3%. What is the minimum percent of residents opposing the stadium?
Do I subtract 3% of 48% from 48 to find the minimum percent?

Answer by stanbon(48516) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No, you subtract 3% from 48% and get 45% as the minimum.
Cheers,
Stan H.