Question

Jacob received 685 votes in the school election.

If he received 125 more than 2/3 of the total
number of votes, how many students voted in
the election?

Answer 1

840

Explanation:

He gets 685 votes. This is 125 more than 2/3 of the total number of votes. So 2/3 must be 125 less than 685.

2/3=560

So ÷2 to find 1/3, because 2/3 ÷2 = 1/3.

1/3=280

So then you x3 because 1/3x3=3/3, or 1 whole.

1 whole=840

840=total number of votes