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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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