Answer
In 2008, total number of blue states= 28 blue states
Number of red states= 22 red states
Total number of states = number of red states + number of blue states
Total number of states= 28+22
Total number of states= 50
We have to express the red and blue states as fractions in lowest terms of the total number of states and also as decimals
So, fraction of blue states= [tex]\frac{28}{50}[/tex]
Lowest form of blue states in fraction form=[tex]\frac{14}{25}[/tex]
Decimal form= 0.56
So, fraction of red states= [tex]\frac{22}{50}[/tex]
Lowest form of blue states in fraction form=[tex]\frac{11}{25}[/tex]
Decimal form=0.44
