Question

Sonia and Layla are both running for class president. The senior class has 220 students. After 60% of

the students have voted, Sonia has received 25% of the casted votes, and Layla has received 75%. How
many more votes does Sonia need to receive 50% of the total votes?

Answer 1

Answer: 33 votes

Explanation:

First, we have to calculate 60% of 220 to Kno.the number of people who voted. This will be:

= 60% × 220

= 0.6 × 220

= 132 students

Sonia has received 25% of the casted votes. The number of votes Sonia got will be:

= 25% × 132

= 0.25 × 132

= 33 votes

Layla has received 75%. Her votes will be:

= 75% × 132

= 0.75 × 132

= 99 votes.

50% of the total votes will be:

= 50% × 132

= 0.5 × 132

= 66 votes

The number of votes needed by Sonia to receive 50% of the total votes will be:

= 66 - 33

= 33 votes