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    Question

    In a village election between two candidates, the winner

    secured 54% of the total votes cast and won by a majority of 4000 votes. How many votes did the losing candidate get?
    A 14000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 23000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total votes cast = 100% % of votes secured by winner = 54% % of votes secured by loser = 100 – 54 = 46% Majority = Votes secured by winner – Votes secured by loser = 54% – 46% = 8% Votes secured by losing candidate = 46/8 × 4000 = 23000

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