A sample of size 70 is selected at random from a finite population. If the finite population correction factor is 0.808, the population size (rounded to the nearest integer) must be 200.

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The finite population correction factor (FPC) is calculated as $\sqrt{\frac{N-n}{N-1}}$, where $N$ is the population size and $n$ is the sample size. Given an FPC of 0.808 and a sample size of 70, solving for $N$ does not yield exactly 200.

A Sample of Size 70 Is Selected at Random from a Finite