Question
Owen's town voted on a new speed limit. Of the votes received, 28 were in favor of the new speed limit and 72 were opposed. What percentage of the votes were in favor of the new speed limit?
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To find the percentage of votes in favor of the new speed limit, you can use the following formula:
\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Number of votes in favor}}{\text{Total number of votes}} \right) \times 100
\]
First, calculate the total number of votes:
\[
\text{Total number of votes} = \text{Votes in favor} + \text{Votes opposed} = 28 + 72 = 100
\]
Next, use the formula to find the percentage of votes in favor:
\[
\text{Percentage in favor} = \left( \frac{28}{100} \right) \times 100 = 28\%
\]
Therefore, 28% of the votes were in favor of the new speed limit.
\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Number of votes in favor}}{\text{Total number of votes}} \right) \times 100
\]
First, calculate the total number of votes:
\[
\text{Total number of votes} = \text{Votes in favor} + \text{Votes opposed} = 28 + 72 = 100
\]
Next, use the formula to find the percentage of votes in favor:
\[
\text{Percentage in favor} = \left( \frac{28}{100} \right) \times 100 = 28\%
\]
Therefore, 28% of the votes were in favor of the new speed limit.
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