In a random sample of 532 individuals, 78% stated they needed a laptop in order to work from home. Construct a 99% confidence interval for the true proportion of individuals who need a laptop in order to work from home.  What sample size is needed for the true population of individuals who need a laptop to within 1% using 95% confidence?

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In a random sample of 532 individuals, 78% stated they needed a laptop in order to work from home. Construct a 99% confidence interval for the true proportion of individuals who need a laptop in order to work from home. 

What sample size is needed for the true population of individuals who need a laptop to within 1% using 95% confidence? 

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