SOLUTION: There were only two candidates who participated in an election. One contestant got 62% votes and was elected by a margin of 144 votes. The total number of votes were:

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Question 114489: There were only two candidates who participated in an election. One contestant got 62% votes and was elected by a margin of 144 votes. The total number of votes were:

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