How many votes were cast?

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.7: Combinations
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Four candidates, Lito, Quennie, Kyleigh, and Irish are running for president of the student
government. After the polls close, votes are tallied, and the results in the table below are
obtained

Candidate          Lito     Quennie     Kyleigh     Irish
Number of          314        155          1052        479
Votes

How many votes were cast?

Using the plurality method of voting, who wins the election?

Did the winner receive a majority of the votes? Why?

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