Question

A survey of 700 people revealed 45% were planning to vote for a political party at the upcoming election. How many people is this?

Answer 1

315

Explanation:

45% is part of the 700 people who vote for a political party at the upcoming election.

Step 1. Use
`(part)/(whole) =(part)/(whole)` where 45% is part of the 700 people

Answer:
`(45)/(100) =(?)/(700)`

Step 2. Divide 45 by 100

Answer: 0.45

Step 3. Multiply it by 700

Answer: 315

so 315 people were planning to vote for a political party

Answer 2

Answer 315 people.

Explanation: