A survey of two communities asked residents which candidate they supported for a local election. The survey data are shown in the relative frequency table. Walker Olunloyo TotalCherry Hill 0.32 0.30 0.62Mountain View 0.20 0.18 0.38Total 0.52 0.48 1.0What percentage of the Mountain View residents polled supported Olunloyo?A.37.5%B.18%C.About 47%D.30%SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS
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A survey of two communities asked residents which candidate they supported for a local election. The survey data are shown in the relative frequency table. Walker Olunloyo TotalCherry Hill 0.32 0.30 0.62Mountain View 0.20 0.18 0.38Total 0.52 0.48 1.0What percentage of the Mountain View residents polled supported Olunloyo?A.37.5%B.18%C.About 47%D.30%SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS
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The percentage of Mountain View residents polled who supported Olunloyo is 18%. So, the correct answer is B. 18%.
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