In a city of 30,000 homes, a survey was taken to determine the number with cable television. Of the 300 homes surveyed, 206 had cable television. Estimate the number of homes in the city that have cable television.
A) 20,600
B) 43,689
C) 9400
D) 20,611
E) 21,087

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The survey shows that 206 out of 300 homes have cable television, which is a proportion of 206/300. To estimate the number of homes with cable in the entire city, apply this proportion to the total number of homes: (206/300) * 30,000 = 20,600.

In a City of 30,000 Homes, a Survey Was Taken