SOLUTION: In a Harris​ poll, adults were asked if they are in favor of abolishing the penny. Among the​ responses, 1222 answered​ "no," 486 answered​ "yes," and 355

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Question 1066152: In a Harris​ poll, adults were asked if they are in favor of abolishing the penny. Among the​ responses, 1222 answered​ "no," 486 answered​ "yes," and 355
had no opinion. What is the sample proportion of yes​ responses, and what notation is used to represent​ it?
Choose the correct answer below.
A.p=0.236.The symbol p is used to represent a sample proportion.
B.Modifying Above p with caret=0.285. symbol Modifying Above p with caret is used to represent a sample proportion.
C.Modifying Above p with caret=0.236. The symbol Modifying Above p with caret is used to represent a sample proportion.
D.p=0.285. The symbol p is used to represent a sample proportion.
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C. The proportion of a sample is p with caret. It is 0.236, because one has to count all of the people surveyed, not just the yes-no, unless for specific reasons someone chooses to do it that way. This is the "no opinion" part of the survey.