The city council voted on a new tax. 45 council members voted in favor of the tax. The council has 50 members. What percentage of the council members voted in favor of the tax?Write your answer using a percent sign (%)._____
Q. The city council voted on a new tax. 45 council members voted in favor of the tax. The council has 50 members. What percentage of the council members voted in favor of the tax?Write your answer using a percent sign (%)._____
Identify Members: Identify the total number of council members and how many voted in favor.Total council members = 50Council members who voted in favor = 45Use the percentage formula: (Number of members who voted in favor/Total number of members)×100
Use Percentage Formula: Substitute the values into the formula.(5045)×100
Substitute Values: Calculate 45/50.45/50=0.9
Calculate Result: Multiply the result by 100 to find the percentage.0.9×100=90%
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