Question 44060
 
  Let the votes received by the loser = x
  So the votes received by the winner = x+220 ...(Given)
  The total No. of votes cast = 810  ..... (Given)
  So  x + (x+220) = 810   ........     This equation is important.
  So  x+x+220 = 810 ....  After removing the brackets.
  2x + 220 = 810
  2x = 810-220 = 590
  So x = 590/2 = 295
  The votes received by loser = 295
  The votes received by the winner = 295+220 = 515  Answer.
  
  I hope this is clear to you now.

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