Use a proportion to solve the problem.To estimate the number of people in Springfield, population 10,000, who have a swimming pool in their backyard, 250 people were interviewed. Of those polled, 116 had a swimming pool. How many people in the city might one expect to have a swimming pool? (Round to the nearest whole number, if necessary.)

A. 464 people
B. 4640 people
C. 3 people
D. 21,552 people


Answer: B

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