Multiple Choice
In a poll of 200 voters, 55% said that they supported a local ban on smoking in restaurants. The margin of error was reported as 5%. Which one of the following statements reflects the accuracy of this result?
A) The reported margin of error is consistent with the sample size.
B) There is not enough information to determine whether the margin of error is consistent with the sample size.
C) The sample size is too small to achieve the stated margin of error.
D) For the given sample size, the margin of error should be smaller than stated.
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