In an election involving two candidates, 150 votes were declared invalid. The…
2022
In an election involving two candidates, 150 votes were declared invalid. The winning candidate got 57% votes and won by 238 votes. The total number of votes polled was:
- A.
1750
- B.
1800
- C.
1850
- D.
1900
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Correct answer: C
Let valid votes be V.
Winner gets 57%, loser gets (100% - 57%) = 43%.
Difference is (57% - 43%) = 14% of V, which equals 238 votes.
So V = 238 / 0.14 = 1700 valid votes.
Total polled includes 150 invalid votes, making it 1700 + 150 = 1850.
Final Answer: Option 3