In an election, candidate Smith won 52% of the total vote in Counties A and Q.

In an election, candidate Smith won 52% of the total vote in Counties A and Q. He won 61% of the vote in County A. If the ratio of people who voted in County Q to County B is 3:1, what percent of the vote did candidate Smith win in County Q ?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

A.25%

Steps/Work

(61%)*3x + (y%)*x = (52%)*4x
y = 25% of County Q
hence answer is A.