Question

In 2002, according to a news poll, 36% of the voters had leaning towards party “Y”. In 2004, this figure rose to 46%. But in another survey the percentage was down to 40%. Therefore, the party “Z” is likely to win the next election. Which of the following, if true, would seriously weaken the above conclusion?

• A. People tend to switch their votes at the last minute.
• B. It has been showed that 85% of the voters belonging to the party “Y” vote in an election as compared to 80% of the voters belonging to party ”Z”.
• C. 35% of people favour party “Z”.
• D. No one can predict how people will vote.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

35% of people favour party “Z”.

Answer 2

The correct option is (C): 35% of people favour party “Z”.