Question

in recent election 1860 people voted for either candidate A or candidate B for the position of supervisor if candidate A receive 55% of vote how many votes did candidate B receive?


explanation Please​

Answer 1

Answer:

No.of voters=1860

Percentage of votes gained by candidate A=55% i.e. 55/100*1860=1023

Percentage of votes gained by candidate B=100% - 55% = 45%

=45/100*1860=837

OR

1860-1023=837

Answer 2

Answer:

837 votes

Explanation:

total votes 1860

candidate A 55%

55 ×1860

100

1023

so candidate A receive 1023 votes

so candidate B receive = 1860 - 1023

= 837 votes