In a city of 24,000 homes, a survey was taken to determine the number with cable television. Of the 300 homes surveyed, 205 had cable television. Estimate the number of homes in the city that have cable television.

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In a city of 24,000 homes, a survey was taken to determine the number with cable television. Of the 300 homes surveyed, 205 had cable television. Estimate the number of homes in the city that have cable television. ​

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The proportion of homes with cable in the survey is 205/300. To estimate the number of homes with cable in the city, apply this proportion to the total number of homes: (205/300) * 24,000 = 16,400.

In a City of 24,000 Homes, a Survey Was Taken