Solve the Problem

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round the point estimate to the nearest thousandth.
-50 people are selected randomly from a certain population and it is found that 12 people in the sample are over 6 feet tall. What is the point estimate of the proportion of people in the population who are over 6 feet tall?

A) 0.50
B) 0.18
C) 0.76
D) 0.24