SUMMARY
In the mayoral election, Jackson received 3,696 votes, constituting 30% of the total 12,320 votes cast. The remaining 70% of the votes, totaling 8,624, were split between Morris and Victor, with Morris receiving 3,234 votes (3/8 of the remaining votes) and Victor receiving 5,390 votes (5/8 of the remaining votes). The combined votes for Jackson and Morris amounted to 6,930, where Jackson secured 8/15 of these votes. Consequently, Morris received 7/15 of the combined votes.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of basic percentage calculations
- Knowledge of ratios and fractions
- Familiarity with vote distribution problems
- Ability to perform arithmetic operations with whole numbers
NEXT STEPS
- Study advanced percentage problems in electoral contexts
- Explore ratio and proportion techniques in mathematics
- Learn about vote counting methods in elections
- Investigate statistical analysis of election results
USEFUL FOR
Mathematics students, educators, election analysts, and anyone interested in understanding vote distribution and electoral mathematics.