Based on the Nielsen ratings, the local CBS affiliate claims its 11:00 PM newscast reaches 41% of the viewing audience in the area. In a survey of 100 viewers, 36% indicated that they watch the late evening news on this local CBS station. What is the sample proportion?
A) 0.41
B) 0.36%
C) 0.41%
D) 0.36
E) None of these statements are true

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The sample proportion is the proportion of the sample that has a particular characteristic. In this case, 36 out of 100 viewers watch the CBS station, so the sample proportion is 0.36.

Based on the Nielsen Ratings, the Local CBS Affiliate Claims