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?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 = 9750Â
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