Question

the local business club has 333 members. its rule states that two thirds majority is needed to amend the bylaws. a certain faction has determined that it can count on 191 votes. how many more votes does it need to pass its amendment?

Answer 1

Total number of members of the club = 333
Two Thirds majority is needed to pass an amendment.

So, the total number of votes needed to pass an amendment =
`(3)/(4)*333=250`

This means, an amendment will pass only if it receives 250 or more votes. The faction is sure about 191 votes. In order to pass the amendment the faction needs 250 votes.

So, the number of votes which the faction will need more= 250 - 199 = 51

Therefore, the faction needs 51 more votes to pass an amendment.