Question

give my answer in pictures number 11

Answer 1

winner secured 85% votes

so looser got = 100 - 85 = 15% votes

difference between them was 85 - 15 = 70

70% = 8400

So let the total votes be x

70% of x = 8400

70x/100 = 8400

x = 840000/70

x = 12000

total votes = 12000

15% of 12000 = 15/100 * 12000 = 1800

votes secured by lost candidate 1800

votes secured by won candidate = 12000 - 1800 = 10200

Answer 2

Winner = 85% (Given)

Loser = 100 - 84 = 15%

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Difference = 85 - 15 = 70%

Difference = 8400 votes

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Find 1%:

70% = 8400

1% = 8400 ÷ 70 = 120

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Find the number of votes each secured:

Winner = 85% = 85 x 120 = 10200

Loser = 15% = 15 x 120 = 1800

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Answer: The winner secured 10200 votes and the loser secured 1800 votes