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A random sample of voters found that 180 out of 320 people were in favor of a gas tax. Election results found that 36,000 people voted in favor of the gas tax. Which is a good prediction for the total number of people who voted on the gas tax issue?

A random sample of voters found that 180 out of 320 people were in favor of a gas tax. Election results found that 36,000 people voted in favor of the gas tax. Which is a good prediction for the total number of people who voted on the gas tax issue?

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