Question

During a school election, two candidates Vernon and John contested for the post of school captain. On the day of voting 15% of students were absent. If the total number of students in the school is 2400 and 40% of the votes polled were in favour of John, then find:-
a. The number of votes polled.
b. The number of votes in favour of Vernon.
c. The winning margin is for the winner.

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Answer 1

Answer:

a 2040

b 1224

c 408

Step-by-step explanation:

A 2400/100×15 = 2040

b 2040/100× 60= 1224

c 1224-816 408