A candidate’s share of the votes varies directly as the number of votes cast for the candidate.
In a city council election with four candidates, Roberts received 3,168 votes and earned a 36%
share of the votes. Simpson received 2,464 votes. What was Simpson’s corresponding share of
the votes?

Question

A candidate’s share of the votes varies directly as the number of votes cast for the candidate.
In a city council election with four candidates, Roberts received 3,168 votes and earned a 36%
share of the votes. Simpson received 2,464 votes. What was Simpson’s corresponding share of
the votes?

anonymous · Answer

If 3,168 is 36%, divide by 36 to find 1%, then divide 2,464 by whatever 1% is.