Question

The city council voted on a new tax. 18 council members voted in favor of the tax. The council has 90 members. What percentage of the council members voted in favor of the tax?

Answer 1

Answer: 20%
Explanation: You can set up a ratio. 18 / 90 to x / 100. x is the percentage of a full 100. Cross multiply, which gives you 1800 and 90. Divide, which gives you 20.

Answer 2

20%

Explanation:

18/90 = .2

Decimal to Percentage Rule: Multiply by 100

.2 * 100 = 20

20%

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