Question

In the 2012 Presidential elections 50.8 million white males voted while 57 million white females voted. There were 91.1 million total white males and 95.9 million total white females. a) Which group has a stronger voter turnout rate in 2012? b) Explain your answer.

Answer 1

A) White females had a strong voter turnout
B) If you use simple division to create percentages -
For white males: 50.8/91.1 = aprox. 0.557 x 100 = 55.7%
For white females: 57/95.9 = aprox 0.594 x 100 = 59.4%