Question

Chris, Mary Beth, and Allison are discussing the number of votes received by a candidate running for office. Chris says that approximately 46.2% of the votes went to the candidate, Mary Beth says that 231 out of every 500 votes went to candidate, and Allison says that 0.462 of the votes went to the candidate. Are they in agreement? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

They are in agreement as 0.462 is equivalent to 46.2% and 231/500 would also equal 46.2% as 231 divided by 500 is 0.462