SOLUTION: In a class of 28 students, one student is to be elected as class representative. Three of the 28 students are running for the position. The three candidates may not vote, but all

Question 92479: In a class of 28 students, one student is to be elected as class representative. Three of the 28 students are running for the position. The three candidates may not vote, but all the other students must vote. What is the smallest percent of votes with which a candidate could win?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

In a class of 28 students, one student is to be elected as class representative. Three of the 28 students are running for the position. The three candidates may not vote, but all the other students must vote. What is the smallest percent of votes with which a candidate could win?
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There are 25 voters and 3 candidates.
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The smallest possible majority of votes the winning candidate could receive would be 9 when each of the two losing candidates would get 8 votes each.
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So we must answer the question:
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What percent of 25 votes is 9 votes?
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25x = 9
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x = = = 36%
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Edwin

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