Suppose candidate A for a town council seat receives 43% of the votes in an election. As voters leave the polls they are asked who they voted for. What is the probability that less than 40% of the 80 voters surveyed indicate they voted for candidate A? Assume an infinite population.

Suppose candidate A for a town council seat receives 43% of the votes in an election. As voters leave the polls they are asked who they voted for. What is the probability that less than 40% of the 80 voters surveyed indicate they voted for candidate A? Assume an infinite population.


a. .2939

b. .7061

c. .1368

d. .8632


Answer: a. .2939


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