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S. In a Harris​ poll, adults were asked if they are in favor of abolishing the penny. Among the​ responses,1229 answered​ "no," 484 answered​ "yes," and 400 had no opinion. What is the sample proportion of yes​ responses, and what notation is used to represent​ it?

A.p=0.229

The symbol p is used to represent a sample proportion.

B.^p=0.283.

The symbol ^p is used to represent a sample proportion.

C.^p=0.229The symbol p with caret<="">p is used to represent a sample proportion.

D.p=0.283 The symbol p is used to represent a sample proportion.

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It is C. The p hat or caret is the sample proportion.
The total number of people asked was 2052. Only 1700 answered yes or no, but the proportion answering yes has to use the entire denominator.