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document.write( "Since E = z*sqrt(pq/n)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "n = [z/E}^2*(pq)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "n = [1.7507/0.04]^2(0.44*0.56)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "n = 472 when rounded up<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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