27% = 27 / 100 = 0.27
Lisa = 0.27 ∙ 500 = 135 votes
12% = 12 / 100 = 0.12
Harvey = 0.12 ∙ 500 = 60 votes
135 - 60 = 75
This is on circle graphs (pie charts)
Pretend there's a circle graph in front of you. (just cuz i can't do one on here)
Here's the info:
Harvey, 12%
Lisa, 27%
Ben, 7%
Betsy, 20%
Joseph, 9%
Nigel, 25%
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The circle graph above represents the results of the 8th grade student body president elections. If 500 students voted, how many more students voted for Lisa than Harvey?
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