Question

Clara, Dean and Elaine were candidates in an election in which 1000 people voted. Elaine won the election, receiving 95 more votes than Dean, and 186 more votes than Clara. How many votes did Dean receive?

Answer 1

Answer:

Dean = 242 + 91 = 333

Step-by-step explanation:

let Dean vote be x n Clara be y

Elaine x+95 = y + 186

x = y + 186 -95 = y + 91

Elaine + x + y = 1000

y + 186 + y + 91 + y = 1000

3y + 277 = 1000

3y = 1000-277 = 723

y = 723 / 3 = 241