A village has 450 households. If every household has 2 eligible voters and 65% of the voters participate in the Gram Panchayat elections, how many votes were cast?
Answer
585 votes
The correct answer is 585 votes — Present the final number: 585 votes were cast.
Step-by-step solution
- Count the number of voters: 450 households × 2 voters = 900 voters.
- Calculate participating votes: 65% of 900 = 0.65 × 900 = 585 votes.
- Present the final number: 585 votes were cast.
Common mistake: Using 65% of households instead of voters or forgetting to multiply by 2
Concept tested: Electoral participation calculation
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