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In a recent election, Julia received 1.4 percent of the 2,000 votes cast. To win the election, a candidate needed to receive more than 50 percent of the vote. How many additional votes would Julia have needed to win the election?

(A) 721
(B) 969
(C) 973
(D) 987
(E) 1029
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Re: In a recent election, Julia received 1.4 percent of the 2,000 votes ca [#permalink] New post   30 Sep 2021, 09:16
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In a recent election, Julia received 1.4 percent of the 2,000 votes cast. To win the election, a candidate needed to receive more than 50 percent of the vote. How many additional votes would Julia have needed to win the election?

(A) 721
(B) 969
(C) 973
(D) 987
(E) 1029


To win, more than 50% is required, so 50% of 2000 is 1000 votes, so 1001 votes is needed to win.
Julia has 1.4% which is 1.4 * 2000/100 = 28 votes.
Difference required is 1001 - 28 = 973
Answer is D)
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