In a​ poll, 51​%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 55​%, and the estimate was made with 95​% confidence. At least how many people were​ surveyed? Part 1 The minimum number of surveyed people was what? (Round up to the

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In a​ poll, 51​%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 55​%, and the estimate was made with 95​% confidence. At least how many people were​ surveyed?
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The minimum number of surveyed people was what? (Round up to the nearest​ integer.)
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