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In a certain city, 15 percent of the total population is more than 60 26 Nov 2018, 23:33
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In a certain city, 15 percent of the total population is more than 60 years old. If 60 percent of the people older than 60 voted in a recent election, then these voters comprised what percent of the total population?

A. 6%
B. 8%
C. 9%
D. 15%
E. 60%
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In a certain city, 15 percent of the total population is more than 60 years old. If 60 percent of the people older than 60 voted in a recent election, then these voters comprised what percent of the total population?

A. 6%
B. 8%
C. 9%
D. 15%
E. 60%
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solve using 2x2 matrix, attached file..
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In a certain city, 15 percent of the total population is more than 60 years old. If 60 percent of the people older than 60 voted in a recent election, then these voters comprised what percent of the total population?

A. 6%
B. 8%
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E. 60%
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Total Population: 100
>60 age is 15
Voted: (6/10)*15

Required: {(6/10)*15 } /100 * 100 = 9%
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In a certain city, 15 percent of the total population is more than 60 years old. If 60 percent of the people older than 60 voted in a recent election, then these voters comprised what percent of the total population?

A. 6%
B. 8%
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Let total Population be 100

So, 15 people are > 60 Years & 60% of 15 = 9 people voted, hence answer must be (C)
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