SOLUTION: In an election in ehich 4,500 votes were cast ,one candidate recieved 3/5 of the votes. How many votes did the candidate recieve?

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Question 355881: In an election in ehich 4,500 votes were cast ,one candidate recieved 3/5 of the votes. How many votes did the candidate recieve?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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HI,
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one candidate received 3/5 of the total 4,500 votes.
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How many votes did the candidate receive?
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%283%2F5%29 of the total votes or %283%2F5%294500+=+2700+votes