A union votes on whether to go on strike. 120 people vote. The ratio of yes no votes is 2:3. a) How many people vote yes? ..................

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Bob Vork asked Feb 10, 2023

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A union votes on whether to go on strike. 120 people vote. The ratio of yes no votes is 2:3. a) How many people vote yes? ..................

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48 people

Explanation:

The given ratio is 2:3

The total is 120

Let the common ratio be x

So it can be divided as 2x, 3x

Their sum is 2x+3x=120

5x=120

x= 24

24×2=48

24×3=72

⟹48, 72

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