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(a)
To calculate: The simplified form of the provided rational expression.
(b)
To calculate: The percentage associated with votes cast for the year 2012 that is lying in the voting-age population.
(c)
To calculate: The percentage associated with votes cast for the year 2012 that is lying in the voting-age population by taking help of the expression obtained in part (a) of the question. Also, check that the obtained result is underestimating or overestimating the result in part (b) of the question.
(d)
To calculate: The participation associated with the year 1996 and the explanation of the result.
(e)
To calculate: The best way for projection of participation from rational expression obtained in part (a) or other factors.
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