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OpenStudy (hoopcoach99):

In the class elections, Connie received 53 more votes than Carl. In all, 221 votes were cast for the two candidates. How many votes did Connie receive? A. 53 B. 84 C. 137 D. 168

OpenStudy (kidthatbro8):

D

OpenStudy (hoopcoach99):

Thankk you

OpenStudy (hesan):

its B |dw:1389975310255:dw|

OpenStudy (hesan):

Therefore its B not D

OpenStudy (hesan):

@Hoopcoach99 Are you getting it???

OpenStudy (hoopcoach99):

Yes, so 84

OpenStudy (hesan):

Yes...

OpenStudy (hoopcoach99):

Can you explain why its not 168, cause 168 +53 =221

OpenStudy (hesan):

I have explained it in detail previously...

OpenStudy (hoopcoach99):

Ok, thanks, I just saw the whole explanation.

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