- A4752
- B3888
- C4950
- D5280
Step-by-Step Solution
Votes cast = 75% of 12,000 = 9,000. Valid = 96% of 9,000 = 8,640. The winner has the other 55%: .
Answer: A) 4752
Out of 12,000 voters on a college roll, 75% voted in a two-candidate contest and 4% of the votes cast were invalid. The loser got 45% of the valid votes. How many votes did the winner get?
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