Cities with a population of 200 thousand people in the city council elections were attended by 40%

Cities with a population of 200 thousand people in the city council elections were attended by 40% of residents eligible to vote. how many people took part in the elections if 85% of residents have the right to vote.

1. Determine the number of people in the city who have the right to vote. We take this amount for a and make up the proportion:

200,000 people – 100%, and people – 85%;

200,000: a = 100: 85;

a = (200,000 x 85): 100;

a = 170,000 people

2. Determine the number of people who took part in the elections. We take this amount for a and make up the proportion:

170,000 people – 100%, and people – 40%;

170,000: a = 100: 40;

a = (170,000 x 40): 100;

a = 68,000 people

Answer: 68 thousand people took part in the elections.