Question

percents
writing a ratio as a percentage without a calculator
eric ran for president of the chess club, and he received 39 votes. there were 60 members in the club. what percentage of the club members voted for eric?
%
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Explanation:

Step1: Set up the vote ratio

$\frac{39}{60}$

Step2: Simplify the fraction

Divide numerator and denominator by 3: $\frac{39\div3}{60\div3}=\frac{13}{20}$

Step3: Convert to percentage

Multiply by 100: $\frac{13}{20} \times 100 = 13 \times 5 = 65$

Answer:

65