Predict from Random Survey Data

Question

In a random sample survey of 240 voters, 128 said they would vote for Candidate A in an upcoming election.
Question 1
Based on the random survey, what percent said they will vote for Candidate A? Round to the nearest whole percent.
Responses
A 49%49%
B 53%53%
C 58%58%
D 63%63%
Question 2
There are 18,472 registered voters. Based on the data from the random survey, which BEST predicts the number of actual votes that will be cast for Candidate A?
Responses
A 7,916 votes7,916 votes
B 9,790 votes9,790 votes
C 11,540 votes11,540 votes
D 12,147 votes12,147 votes

Answer 1

Question 1: Based on the random survey, 53% said they will vote for Candidate A.

Question 2: The best prediction for the number of actual votes that will be cast for Candidate A is 9,790 votes.