In one city, there are a total of 1783 5 year old children of whom 560 live with one parent only. Among a sample of 605 of the 5 year old children from this city, 229 live with one parent only. Find the population proportion of 5 year olds who live with only one parent.
A)0.31
B)0.38
C)0.34
D)560

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The population proportion is calculated by dividing the number of 5-year-olds living with one parent (560) by the total number of 5-year-olds (1783). This gives 560/1783 = 0.31.

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