Question

Steve ran for class president against Mandy. Steve received 5 votes for every 3 votes that Mandy received. Mandy received 420 votes. If all the students only voted once?how many students voted in the election? Pls help ASAP!!

Answer 1

1120

Explanation:

The ratio Steve : Mandy is 5 : 3.

We use a proportion to find the number of votes Steve received.

x = number of votes Steve received.

5/3 = x/420

3x = 5 * 420

x = 5 * 140

x = 700

Steve received 700 votes.

The total number of votes is the sum of the votes Steve receive and Mandy received.

420 + 700 = 1120