Question

3.6 million people voted in the last state-wide election for governor. Governor Smith won the election with 52.1% of the votes. About how many people voted for Governor Smith?

Answer 1

3.6 x 10^6 x 52.1 / 100 = ?

Answer 2

What is 52.1% of 3600000
= 52.1% * 3600000
= 0.521 * 3600000
= 1875600

Answer 3

52.1% = 52.1 / 100 = 0.521

Answer 4

A million is 10^6

Answer 5

1875600 people voted for smith

Answer 6

\[\frac{ 3.6 \times 10^6 \times 52.1 }{ 100 } = 1,875,600\]