In a poll of 929 voters in a certain city, 68% said that they backed a bill which would limit Growth and development in their city.The margin of error in the poll was reported as 3 Percentage points (with a 95% degree of confidence).Which statement is correct?
A)The reported margin of error is consistent with the sample size.
B)The sample size is too large to achieve the stated margin of error.
C)For the given sample size, the margin of error should be smaller than stated
D)The sample size is too small to achieve the stated margin of error.

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The margin of error in a poll is influenced by the sample size and the confidence level. A sample size of 929 voters can achieve a margin of error of approximately 3 percentage points at a 95% confidence level, making the reported margin of error consistent with the sample size.

In a Poll of 929 Voters in a Certain City