SOLUTION: 2. in the presidental election of 1860, 39.9% of the voters voted for Abraham Lincolc and 29.4% of the voters voted for Stephen Douglas. What percent voted for other candidates?

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Question 24304: 2. in the presidental election of 1860, 39.9% of the voters voted for Abraham Lincolc and 29.4% of the voters voted for Stephen Douglas. What percent voted for other candidates?
(a) 32.7%
(b) 30.7%
Answer by IrishBritGirl(6) About Me  (Show Source):
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To solve this, you have to add up your percentages. 39.9%+29.4%=69.3
Now you subtract 69.3 from 100. 100-69.3=30.7
The answer is 30.7%