A poll reports that 52% of voters support a candidate, with a margin of error of \pm 3\%. Which statement is best supported?

Between 49% and 55% of all voters likely support the candidate. Margin of error gives a plausible range: 52\% \pm 3\% = (49\%, 55\%).

The candidate will win the election.

Between 49% and 55% of all voters likely support the candidate.

Exactly 52% of all voters support the candidate.

Inference from Sample Statistics and Margin of Error

SAT Math· difficulty 4/5

\pm 3\%

A
$The candidate will win the election.$
B
$Between 49% and 55% of all voters likely support the candidate.$
check_circle
C
$The poll is wrong.$
D
$Exactly 52% of all voters support the candidate.$

Explanation

52\% \pm 3\% = (49\%, 55\%)

Want 10 more like this — adaptive to your weak spots?