Based on the Nielsen ratings,the local CBS affiliate claims its 11 p.m. newscast reaches 41% of the viewing audience in the area. In a survey of 100 viewers,36% indicated that they watch the late evening news on this local CBS station. What is the sample proportion?
A)0.41
B)0.36%
C)0.41%
D)0.36

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The question is asking for the sample proportion, which is the percentage of viewers in the survey who indicated that they watch the late evening news on the local CBS station. This is given as 36%, so the answer is D, 0.36. A is incorrect because it refers to the percentage of the overall viewing audience, not the sample surveyed. B is incorrect because it uses a percentage sign and should be a decimal. C is incorrect for the same reason as A.

Based on the Nielsen Ratings,the Local CBS Affiliate Claims Its