At a recent small town election for mayor a total of 979 votes were cast for the four candidates, the winner exceeding his opponents by 53, 79 and 105 votes, respectively. How many votes were cast for the candidate in fourth place?  Choose one
A) 134 B) 178 C) 199 D) 166 E) 194
The number of votes the winning candidate received was   979 + 53 + 79 + 105	/4= 304.   The second received 304 – 53 = 251   The fourth place received 304 – 105 = 199.   199
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At a recent small town election for mayor a total of 979 votes were cast for the four candidates, the winner exceeding his opponents by 53, 79 and 105 votes, respectively. How many votes were cast for the candidate in fourth place?