If a scientific poll with a 3-percent margin of error reveals that 60 percent of respondents support a policy,the actual number of people in a population who support the policy could be anywhere between ____ and ____ percent.

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To find the range, we need to consider the maximum and minimum possible percentages of support. The maximum percentage of support would be 63% (60 + 3) and the minimum would be 57% (60 - 3). Therefore, the correct answer is C.

If a Scientific Poll with a 3-Percent Margin of Error