Solve the problem.In a local election, 20,900 people voted. This was a decrease of 15% over the last election. How many people voted in the last election?

A. 24,588 people
B. 24,035 people
C. 17,765 people
D. 18,174 people


Answer: A

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A. Yes B. No

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A. 1 
B. 1
C. 2 
D. 1 

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