Question

alecs town voted on a new speed limit. 45% of the 320 votes were in favor of the new speed limit. how many votes were in favor? votes

Explanation:

Step1: Convert percentage to decimal

To find \(45\%\) of \(320\), first convert \(45\%\) to a decimal. \(45\%=\frac{45}{100}=0.45\)

Step2: Calculate the number of favorable votes

Multiply the total number of votes (\(320\)) by the decimal equivalent of the percentage (\(0.45\)). So, \(320\times0.45 = 144\)

Answer:

\(144\)