If 20 out of 50 students sampled live in a college dormitory,what is the estimated proportion of students at the university living in a dormitory?
A)0.20
B)0.40
C)0.50
D)0.60

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The proportion of students living in a dormitory can be estimated by dividing the number of students living in a dormitory by the total number of students sampled:
20/50 = 0.4
Therefore, the estimated proportion of students at the university living in a dormitory is 0.40 or 40%, which corresponds to choice B.

If 20 Out of 50 Students Sampled Live in a College