In a state legislative assembly of 300 seats, a national party wins 90 seats, a regional party wins 70 seats, and the remaining seats are won by independent candidates. What percentage of seats did independent candidates win? Give answer to one decimal place.

Step-by-step solution

1. Calculate the number of seats won by independents: $300-90-70=140$ seats.
2. Compute the percentage: $\frac{140}{300}\times 100=46.\overline{6}$.
3. Round to one decimal place: $46.7$.

Concept tested: Seat distribution calculations

Published 10 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked