Bill stood outside the mall and asked every fourth person to enter the mall for their favorite sport. There were four choices: football, baseball, basketball, and other. Bill surveyed a total of 54 people. Of those surveyed, 14 said football is their favorite, 13 said baseball is their favorite, 12 said basketball is their favorite, and 15 said other.Identify the sample in the situation above. A. everyone who likes football B. every fourth person entering the mall C. everyone entering the mall D. everyone who likes basketball
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Bill stood outside the mall and asked every fourth person to enter the mall for their favorite sport. There were four choices: football, baseball, basketball, and other. Bill surveyed a total of 54 people. Of those surveyed, 14 said football is their favorite, 13 said baseball is their favorite, 12 said basketball is their favorite, and 15 said other.Identify the sample in the situation above. A. everyone who likes football B. every fourth person entering the mall C. everyone entering the mall D. everyone who likes basketball
Solution
The sample in the situation above is B. every fourth person entering the mall.
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