SOLUTION: Mario received 15% of the votes for class president. He got 45 votes. How many people voted in the election?

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Question 972679: Mario received 15% of the votes for class president. He got 45 votes.
How many people voted in the election?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let +x+ = number who voted in election
+45+=+.15x+
+x+=+45%2F.15+
+x+=+300+
300 people voted in election