Question

There is a total of 1,500 people in the town of Markston. Only 55% of them voted during the town's elections this year. How many people voted?

Answer 1

825

Explanation:

55% = 55/100 = 0.55; this means that

0.55(1500) = 825 people voted.

Answer 2

In total 825 people in the town voted.

Explanation:

55% = 0.55

1,500 * 0.55 = 825