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    Question

    In a village election between two candidates, the winner

    secured 70% of the total votes cast and won by a majority of 13000 votes. How many votes did the losing candidate get?
    A 9600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 9750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total votes cast = 100%  % of votes secured by winner = 70%  % of votes secured by loser = 100 – 70 = 30%  Majority = Votes secured by winner – Votes secured by loser = 70% – 30% = 40%  Votes secured by losing candidate = 30/40 × 13000 = 9750 

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