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      Question

      In a local election between two contestants 'A' and 'B',

      'A' secured 72% of the total votes and defeated 'B' by 6,480 votes. How many votes did 'B' receive?
      A 3,212 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 4.016 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 4,116 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2,558 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Let total votes = 100n

      Votes for A = 72n

      Votes for B = 100n - 72n = 28n

      72n - 28n = 6,480

      ⇒ 44n = 6,480

      ⇒ n = 147

      Votes received by B = 28 × 147 = 4,116

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