SOLUTION: In an office there are 40% female employees.Out of them 40% of females and 60% of males voted for me.What was the percentage of my votes?

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Question 1025067: In an office there are 40% female employees.Out of them 40% of females and 60% of males voted for me.What was the percentage of my votes?
Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
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40% of the 40% voted for you (female) and 60% of 60% voted for you (male)
16% +36% = 52%