Question

After a month of successful fundraising,

Elena and her classmates voted on
whether to donate the money they had
raised to hunger relief or to environmental
causes. 50% of the 12 votes were in favor
Of hunger relief. How many votes were
for hunger relief?

Answer 1

6 votes were for hunger relief.

Explanation:

Total number of votes = 12

Percentage of votes for hunger relief = 50%

So, number of votes for hunger relief would be:-

50% of 12 votes

That equals-->
`(50)/(100)` x 12

= 0.5 x 12

= 6 votes

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

50% of 12= 1/2 of 12= 6