Answer:
The mean and standard deviation of the number preferring the incumbent is mean = 330, standard deviation = 10.59.
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given that From previous polls, it is believed that 66% of likely voters prefer the incumbent.
A new poll of 500 likely voters will be conducted. In the new poll the proportion favoring the incumbent has not changed.
Let p = probability of voters preferring the incumbent = 66%
n = number of voters polled = 500
<u>So, the mean of the number preferring the incumbent is given by;</u>
Mean = =
= 330 voters
<u>And, standard deviation of the number preferring the incumbent is given by;</u>
Variance =
=
= 112.2
So, Standard deviation =
= = 10.59
