A total of 120,000 votes were cast for two opposing candidates, Garcia and Pérez. If Garcia won by a ratio of 5 to 3, what was the number of votes cast for Pérez?

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pragyaIRA · Answer

For every 8 votes, 5 are for Garcia and 3 are for Perez. We find the **value **of one part by dividing the total votes by the sum of the ratio parts. Perez receives 3 parts, so he gets 45,000 votes. ;

JohnBarrymore · Answer

Based on the given ratio of 5 to 3 in favor of Garcia, Perez would have received 45,000 of the total 120,000 votes. ;

pragyaIRA · Answer

Pérez received 45,000 votes in the election. This is calculated by determining that the total votes of 120,000 corresponds to a ratio of 5 to 3 between Garcia and Pérez. Dividing the total votes by 8 parts gives 15,000 per part, leading to 45,000 votes for Pérez. 
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A total of 120,000 votes were cast for two opposing candidates, Garcia and Pérez. If Garcia won by a ratio of 5 to 3, what was the number of votes cast for Pérez?

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