Question

    In an election between 'X' and 'Y', 'X' secured 36% of the

    total votes and lost by 2,160 votes. Find the number of votes received by 'Y'.
    A 3350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4928 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4566 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the total number of votes be '100n'

    Number of votes received by 'X' = 0.36 × 100n = 36n

    Number of votes received by 'Y' = 100n - 36n = 64n

    So, 64n - 36n = 2,160

    Or, 28n = 2,160

    Or, n = 77

    Therefore, required number of votes = 64 × 77 = 4,928

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