n a​ poll, 37​% of the people polled answered yes to the question​ "Are you in favor of the death penalty for a person convicted of​ murder?" The margin of error in the poll was 5​%, and the estimate was made with 95​% confidence. At least how many people were​ surveyed?

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In a​ poll, 37​% of the people polled answered yes to the question​ "Are you in favor of the death penalty for a person convicted of​ murder?" The margin of error in the poll was 5​%, and the estimate was made with 95​% confidence. At least how many people were​ surveyed?

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McDougal Littell