SOLUTION: Mario received 15% of the votes for class president. He got 45 votes. How many people voted in the election?

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Question 972679: Mario received 15% of the votes for class president. He got 45 votes.
How many people voted in the election?

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = number who voted in election



300 people voted in election

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