| Under US election
rules, it is possible for presidential candidates to
win with less than 50% of the popular vote.
Percentages are often used to compare quantities
from populations of different sizes.
A rate of 10 per
1000 is the same as 1%. |
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There are many
different methods of voting. For example, a
simple majority (or plurality) method of voting
has as winner the choice receiving the most votes. This
method of voting can be unfair if there are more than
two choices.
50% discount is
the same as half price. |
