Candidates A and B are running for mayor.

• There are three voting districts in the city.

• The table shows the voting results in Districts 1 and 2 for each candidate.

• District 3 has 2,680 voters and has not yet reported its results.



Voting Results


Candidate A
Candidate B
Total
District 1
857 1,523 2,380
District 2
644 1,434 2,078
District 3


2,680




Assume that the candidates each receive approximately the same percentage of the total votes in District 3 as they do in Districts 1 and 2.

• Describe a mathematical approach or create a model to estimate the total number of votes Candidate B receives in District 3.

• Show or explain how you applied your mathematical approach or created your model.

• Use your approach or model to calculate a reasonable estimate of the total number of votes Candidate B receives in District 3.



Enter your mathematical approach or model, your work or explanation, and your answer in the space provided.

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