An exit poll survey showed that 2 out of every 6 voters cast a ballot in favor of an amendment to a city charter. At this rate, how many voters voted in favor of the amendment if 7260 people voted?
A) 4840
B) 2420
C) 21,780
D) 2320
E) 2300

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The ratio of voters in favor of the amendment is 2 out of every 6, or 2/6, which simplifies to 1/3. To find the number of voters who voted in favor, multiply the total number of voters (7260) by 1/3: 7260 * 1/3 = 2420.

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