SOLUTION: In a town election 1,860 people voted for either candidate A or B for position of supervisor. If candidate A received 55% of votes, how many votes did candidate B receive.? Help fo

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Question 481119: In a town election 1,860 people voted for either candidate A or B for position of supervisor. If candidate A received 55% of votes, how many votes did candidate B receive.? Help for regents.!!
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The percentage that voted for B is 100 - 55 = 45 percent

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