Three candidates contested an election and received 3000, 7500 and 6500 votes respectively.
Three candidates contested an election and received 3000, 7500 and 6500 votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate get ?
Answer/Solution
44.11%
Steps/Work
Explanation :
Total number of votes polled = ( 3000 + 7500 + 6500 )
= 17000
Required percentage = (7500/ 17000) x 100 %
= 44.11%.
Answer : C
Total number of votes polled = ( 3000 + 7500 + 6500 )
= 17000
Required percentage = (7500/ 17000) x 100 %
= 44.11%.
Answer : C