Question

In a recent election in Hartsdale, the leading candidate captured 78% of total votes for state senator.

If there were a total of 24,082 votes, how many votes did this candidate captured?

Answer 1

`Leading\ candidates\ votes\approx 18784\ votes`

Explanation:

Percentage:
`x\%\ of\ y=(x)/(100)* y`

`Total\ votes=24082\\\\Leading\ candidates\ votes=78\%\ of\ total\ votes\\\\Leading\ candidates\ votes=(78)/(100)* 24082\\\\Leading\ candidates\ votes=0.78* 24082\\\\Leading\ candidates\ votes=18783.96\\\\Leading\ candidates\ votes\approx 18784\ votes`