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In a survey of 2,000 cast ballots, candidate Reyes received 0.5%. To win the election he needed more than half the votes. How many additional votes did Reyes need to win?
A901
B989
C990
D991
E1001
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 991
1. Identify what is being asked: this is a **Percentages** question.
2. Apply the standard approach for this question type to evaluate each option.
3. The correct answer is **D. 991** — it satisfies the conditions of the stem.
_Source: GMAC Official 12 Sample Questions (mba.com)_
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