Question

a survey of 1800 adults shows that 210 plan to vote for the current mayor in the next election. If 45,000 adults will vote in the next election, how many would you expect to vote for the current mayor?

Answer 1

the fraction from the survey who will vote x the population 210/1800 x 45000

Answer 2

okay, got it.

Answer 3

210:1800::x:45,000, let x= adults that will vote for the current mayor
=means=extremes
x=(210)(45,000)]1800
x=5250 adults expected to vote

Answer 4

thank U guys!

Answer 5

you are welcome anytime..