A village in India has 520 eligible voters. In the recent local elections, 392 voters cast their votes. What is the voter turnout percentage?
Answer
75%
The correct answer is 75% — Round the result to the nearest whole number: 75.
Step-by-step solution
- Divide the number of votes cast by the number of eligible voters: 392 ÷ 520.
- Multiply the quotient by 100 to convert to a percentage.
- Round the result to the nearest whole number: 75.
Common mistake: Forgetting to divide by the total number of eligible voters
Concept tested: Voter turnout calculation
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