MEDAL
There is a ballot issue in a local election seeking approval for an additional tax to
be assessed for building a new performing arts center. To be approved, it must
receive a 5/7 majority of the vote. If 81,312 people vote in the election, how many
“yes” votes must the issue receive?

I don't even know where to start

Question

MEDAL
There is a ballot issue in a local election seeking approval for an additional tax to
be assessed for building a new performing arts center. To be approved, it must
receive a 5/7 majority of the vote. If 81,312 people vote in the election, how many
“yes” votes must the issue receive?

I don't even know where to start

anonymous · Answer

multiply 81,312 by 5/7

j.f · Answer

What is 81,312? the ppl that vote and don't? Would I had 81 and 312 then multiply?

j.f · Answer

*add 81 and 312

anonymous · Answer

no 81,312 is one whole number that represents the entire population

anonymous · Answer

but in order to get a yes, you need 5/7 of the population to vote yes

j.f · Answer

ohhhh haha. I was doing weird problems before this so I had a brain fart haha

anonymous · Answer

no problem, I hope I could help