SOLUTION: the vote count for candidate A was 7,310. And the vote for candidate B was 14,190. Only two candidates were running. What percentage of voters voted for candidate A?

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Question 454838: the vote count for candidate A was 7,310. And the vote for candidate B was 14,190. Only two candidates were running. What percentage of voters voted for candidate A?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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14190+7310=21500
7310/21500=0.34=34%