Question

During the television show, viewers could call in and vote for their favorite performer. The parent company contributed $5 million for the 50 million votes cast. What did they pay for each vote?

Short answer

The amount paid for each vote is $0.1.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given information.

The television show “Idol Gives Back” raised money for relief organizations.

The total amount contributed for 50 million votes = $5 million.

Step 2. Consider the variable.

Consider the parent company $x pay for each vote.

Step 3. Find the equation.

Since, the total amount contributed = $5 million.

And votes cast = 50 million.

So, the total amount is equal to 50x.

Then,

$50x=5$

Step 4. Solve the equation.

Take the equation,

$50x=5$

Divide both sides by 50,

$$\begin{gathered} \frac{50x}{50}=\frac{5}{50} \\ x=\frac{5}{50} \end{gathered}$$

So,

$$\begin{gathered} x=\frac{5}{50} \\ =\frac{1}{10} \\ =0.1 \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the amount paid for each vote is $0.1.