To determine how many votes Mr. Jones received, we need to calculate 70% of the total number of votes cast. Here's the step-by-step process:
1. Identify the total number of votes cast in the election:
[tex]\[
\text{Total votes} = 1500
\][/tex]
2. Determine the percentage of votes Mr. Jones received:
[tex]\[
\text{Percentage received} = 70\%
\][/tex]
3. Convert the percentage to a decimal for easier calculation:
[tex]\[
70\% = \frac{70}{100} = 0.70
\][/tex]
4. Calculate the number of votes Mr. Jones received by multiplying the total votes by the percentage in decimal form:
[tex]\[
\text{Votes received} = 1500 \times 0.70
\][/tex]
5. Perform the multiplication:
[tex]\[
1500 \times 0.70 = 1050
\][/tex]
Thus, Mr. Jones received 1,050 votes. The correct answer from the options provided is:
[tex]\[
\boxed{1,050}
\][/tex]
