SOLUTION: if 18% of the group voted to change its bylaws and 22% voted against the change, how many people did not vote? the group has 720 members.

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Question 578235: if 18% of the group voted to change its bylaws and 22% voted against the change, how many people did not vote? the group has 720 members.
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, Alan3354:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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18+22=40
100-40=60
.6*720 =432 did not vote (60%)
or
.18*720=129.6 voted for the change.
.22*720=158.4 voted against the change.
288 voted
720-288=432 didn't vote.
Poorly written problem since 129.6 can't vote
nor can 158.4
Only whole persons can vote.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When will discrimination against partial persons end?