Question

Craig randomly surveys 50 people to find their favorite store at the mall. He finds that 18 people say they like the clothing store the best. If he conducts a second survey with 125 people, which is the best prediction for the number of people who will say they like the clothing store the best?

Answer 1

In the first survey, 18 out of 50 people said they like the clothing store the best. This means that 18/50 = <<18/50=0.36>>0.36, or 36% of people surveyed, like the clothing store the best.
If he conducts a second survey with 125 people, the best prediction for the number of people who will say they like the clothing store the best is 0.36 x 125 = 45 people. Answer: \boxed{45}.