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Mathematics, 04.12.2020 21:40 shainaanderson24

In a dance contest in which 53,000 votes were cast, the winner received 3/5 of votes. How many votes did the winner not receive? (Incorrect solution: 3/5 x 53,000 = 3/5 x 53,000/1 = 3x53,000/ 5 x 1 = 31,800) ( explain error please and add correct work/solution and if you could share a strategy you used? Thanks!!)

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