In a recent election Joe received 32 of the votes Samantha r

In a recent election, Joe received 32% of the votes, Samantha received 14% of the votes, Sally received 42% of the votes, and Cal received 12% of the votes. If 5,000 votes were cast, how many votes did Samantha receive?

A. 300

B. 450

C. 535

D. 700

Solution

D. To calculate 14% of 5,000, multiply 5,000 by 0.14.

5,000(0.14) = 700 votes

Samantha receive 700 votes