SOLUTION: A member got 64 percent of votes in an election and he won by 144 votes. How many total votes are polled

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Question 1011824: A member got 64 percent of votes in an election and he won by 144 votes. How many total votes are polled
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
If 64% = 144 votes
then, 1% = 144/64
and 100% = 144/64 x 100
= 225 votes in total.
Hope this helps :-)