Final Answer:
Using the 7 to 2 ratio and the opponent's 3,492 votes, the correct count for Steve's votes should be 12,222. Thus the correct option is Option 4.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
Steve won by a margin of 7 to 2, and his opponent had 3,492 votes.
Determine the total parts in the ratio:
7 (for Steve) + 2 (for opponent) = 9 parts in total.
Find the value of one part (representing the opponent's votes):
Opponent's votes / Opponent's parts = 3,492 votes / 2 parts = 1,746 votes per part.
Calculate the number of votes Steve received:
Steve's parts (7) * Value of one part (1,746) = 12,222 votes.
However, as previously explained, the calculated number of votes for Steve (12,222) doesn't match any of the provided options (2,236; 4,872; 2,520; 1,164). Upon reassessment, it seems there's an issue with the information provided or the options given.
Steve should have received 12,222 votes based on the ratio given and the opponent's vote count.
Therefore, the correct option is Option 4.
Complete Question
Steve won his election by a margin of 7 to 2. His opponent had 3,492 votes. How many votes did Steve have?
Option 1: Steve had 2,236 votes.
Option 2: Steve had 4,872 votes.
Option 3: Steve had 2,520 votes.
Option 4: Steve had 12, 222 votes.