SOLUTION: In a recent election, Rebecca received 14% of the votes of 7000 votes were cast. How many votes did Rebecca receive?

Question 1101790: In a recent election, Rebecca received 14% of the votes of 7000 votes were cast. How many votes did Rebecca receive?
Found 2 solutions by jorel1380, Shin123:
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7000*.14=980 votes
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Answer by Shin123(626) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1% of 7000 is 70. 14% of 7000 is 980 votes. 70*14 =980 votes
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