Question

Pre-election survey showed that two out of three eligible voters would cast ballots in the county election. There are 240,000 eligible voters. How many people are expected to vote?

Answer 1

Answer: 160,000

Explanation: 2/3=x/240,000. 240,000•2=480,000. 480,000/3=160,000.

Answer 2

360,000

Explanation:

2/3 ÷ 240,000 = 2/3 ×1/240,000 = 1/3 × 1/120,000 = 3×120,000= 360,000