We know that
• There are 1200 people.
,• 27 people have cookies as their favorite snack.
,• The total number of the sample is 180.
To find the expected value, first, we have to find the probability of cookies.
[tex]P=\frac{27}{180}=\frac{3}{20}[/tex]Then, we multiply the probability by the total number of people.
[tex]E=\frac{3}{20}\cdot1200=180[/tex]