3 candidates in an election and received 1136, 7636 and 11628 votes respectively. What % of the total votes did the winningcandidate got in that election?
Options:
(A) 45%
(B) 50%
(C) 57%
(D) 59%
(E) 62
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Total number of votes polled = (1136 + 7636 + 11628) = 20400
So, Required percentage = 11628/20400 * 100 = 57% So the answer is: (C).
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John left home and drove at the rate of 45 mph for 2 hours. He stopped for lunch then drove for another 3 hours at the rate of 55 mph to reach his destination. How many miles did John drive?
Options:
(A) 235 miles.
(B) 245 miles.
(C) 255 miles.
(D) 265 miles.
(E) 275 miles.
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The total distance D traveled by John is given by
D = 45 * 2 + 3 * 55 = 255 miles. So the answer is: (C).
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30 pens and 75 pencils were purchased for 450. If the average price of a pencil was 2.00, find the average price of a pen.
Options:
(A) 10
(B) 11
(C) 12
(D) 13
(E) 14
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Since average price of a pencil = 2
Price of 75 pencils = 150
Price of 30 pens = (450 150) = 300
Average price of a pen = 36060 = 10 So the answer is: (A).
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