Question
In a village election between two candidates, the winner
secured 65% of the total votes cast and won by a majority of 9000 votes. How many votes did the losing candidate get?Solution
Total votes cast = 100% % of votes secured by winner = 65% % of votes secured by loser = 100 – 65 = 35% Majority = Votes secured by winner – Votes secured by loser = 65% – 35% = 30% Votes secured by losing candidate = 35/30 × 9000 = 10500
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