There are 2030 students in a school district. In a sample of 483 students from this school district, 164 have mathematics scores below grade level. Based on this sample statistic, estimate the number of students in this school district with mathematics scores below grade level.
A)0.34
B)723
C)689
D)758

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The proportion of students with scores below grade level in the sample is 164/483. To estimate the number of students with scores below grade level in the entire district, multiply this proportion by the total number of students: (164/483) * 2030 ≈ 689.

There Are 2030 Students in a School District