Question

The number of people estimated to vote in an election was 7,000. The actual number of people who voted was 5,600

Answer 1

A. 25% high

B. 12.5% decrease

Explanation:

A. The estimate relative to the actual turnout was ...

7000/5600 = 1.25

The estimate was 25% high.

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B. Relative to the previous election, the turnout was ...

5600/6400 = 0.875 = 1 - 0.125

The percentage decrease from the previous election was 12.5%.