<h2>B) find a group to represent the universe.</h2>
Explanation:
Pollsters refer to people that apply surveys in order to obtain data of their interest and opinions. So, the action 'construct a sample' is aimed to find a smaller group that represents the whole universe of study, because they can't study all the universe, at least it's a small subject that they're investigating.
We, the United States of America purchased the Louisiana Territory for 2-3 cents per acre resulting in a total of 15 million dollars. The land was originally owned by France and then the United States bought it.