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A poll conducted two weeks before the election found that Smith would get 70% of the vote, with a margin of error of 3%, but he ended up losing the election anyway. Decide whether the statement makes sense or does

A poll conducted two weeks before the election found that Smith would get 70% of the vote, with a margin of error of 3%, but he ended up losing the election anyway.
Decide whether the statement makes sense or does not make sense. Explain clearly.

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