Question

A chess club 20 with members is electing a new president. Lashonda received 8 votes. What percentage of the club members voted for Lashonda?

Answer 1

Lashonda is not popular. She only received 40% of the votes.

Explanation:

8/20 can be simplified to 2/5. If 1/5 is equal to 20%. Then 2 times 20% is 40%.