SOLUTION: If there are two finalists and they both received 5175 votes but One recieved 25% more votes home many did he receive?

Question 524716: If there are two finalists and they both received 5175 votes but One recieved 25% more votes home many did he receive?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If there are two finalists and they together received 5175 votes but One recieved 25% more votes home many did he receive?
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1st person received "x"
2nd person received "1.25x"
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Equation:
x + 1.25x = 5175
2.25x = 5175
x = 2300 votes
1.25x = 2875 votes
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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