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The ratio of yes votes to no votes in an election was 5 to 6 How many yes votes were cast if there were a total of 6281 votes cast?
To find the number of yes votes, we first need to calculate the total parts in the ratio, which is 5 + 6 = 11. Then, we divide the total number of votes by the total parts in the ratio: 6281 / 11 = 571. Next, we multiply this result by the number of parts representing yes votes (5) to find the number of yes votes: 571 * 5 = 2855. Therefore, there were 2855 yes votes cast in the election.
How is math used in Politicians?
Percentages and decimals are used to calculate the number of votes and to see if there is a majority government.
What does 50 percent plus one mean?
50 percent plus one mean is a term used to denote the minimum number of votes required for an election or to pass a motion. For example if a 100 votes are cast , (100 *.50) plus 1 would result in 51 votes being the requirement.
What percentage makes a majority vote?
A simple majority, more accurately called a plurality, can be any percentage as long as it is the highest percentage of votes. An absolute majority is usually any number of votes that is more than 50% of all votes cast, but there are variations. For example, the US Constitution specifies that to win a presidential election, one needs not just a majority of the votes cast; the winner needs the votes of a majority of the appointed electors. So if all 538 electors are appointed but only 270 of them vote, 100% of the 270 votes are needed to win.
Is plurality more than half the votes cast true or false?
Its False.
