In the 2022 general elections, 52% of the electorate (total 900 million) cast their votes. How many votes were cast in that election? Give the answer in millions, rounded to the nearest integer.
Answer
468
The correct answer is 468 — Round to nearest integer: 468 (already an integer).
Step-by-step solution
- Convert 52 % to decimal: 0.52.
- Multiply 0.52 by 900 million: 0.52 × 900 = 468.
- Thus 468 million votes were cast.
- Round to nearest integer: 468 (already an integer).
Common mistake: Misplacing decimal or failing to convert percentage to decimal
Concept tested: Percentage calculations
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