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In an election, the winning candidate had 160 more votes then the loser. If the total number of votes cast was 3260, how many votes did each candidate receive?

In an election, the winning candidate had 160 more votes then the loser. If the total number of votes cast was 3260, how many votes did each candidate receive?
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In an election, the winning candidate had 160 more votes then the loser. If the total number of votes cast was 3260, how many votes did each candidate receive?

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4 votes
3260/2 = 1630

160/2 = 80

Loser received 1630 - 80 = 1550 votes.
Winner received 1630 + 80 = 1710 votes.
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