Question

In a school election 264 students voted for Candidate A and 216 students voted for Candidate B. What percentage of students voted for Candidate A?

Answer 1

55%

Explanation:

First, find the total number of students who voted by adding.

264 + 216 = 480

Next, divide the number of students who voted for candidate A by the total you just found.

264/480 = 0.55

Finally, convert the decimal to a percent by multiplying by 100.

0.55 x 100 = 55%