Question

In the 1996 presidential election, Bill Clinton received 2,495,683 votes in Texas. This was 177,868 more votes than he had received in 1992 in Texas. How many votes did Bill Clinton get in Texas in 1992?

Answer 1

Votes did Bill Clinton get in Texas in 1992 = 2317815

Explanation:

Total votes received by Bill Clinton in 1996 = 2,495,683

Given that this was 177,868 more votes than he had received in 1992.

So the vote received in 1992 by Bill Clinton in 1992 is = ( Total votes received by Bill Clinton in 1996 ) - ( 177,868 )

⇒The vote received in 1992 by Bill Clinton in 1992 is = 2,495,683 - 177,868

⇒The vote received in 1992 by Bill Clinton in 1992 is = 2317815

Therefore votes did Bill Clinton get in Texas in 1992 = 2317815