Question

Before a school election, a sample of voters gave Karim 28 votes, Marisol 41, and Richard 11. Based on these results, predict the number of votes for Karim if 1600 vote.

Answer 1

560 votes

Explanation:

Given that :

Sample votes :

Karim 28 votes ;Marisol 41 ; and Richard 11

Total sample votes = 28 + 41 + 11 = 80

Percentage vote obtained by Karim :

(28 / 80) * 100%

0.35 * 100%

35% of sample votes

Prediction if votes were 1600;

35% of 1600

0.35 * 1600

= 560 votes