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      Question

      In an election, 10% of the 15000 votes were declared

      invalid. The winning candidate got 60% of the valid votes. How many votes did he get?
      A 8100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 4100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 8000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 7100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Total votes = 15000 Invalid votes = 10% of 15000 = 1500 Valid votes = 15000 − 1500 = 13500 Winning candidate’s votes = 60% of 13500 = 0.60 × 13500 = 8100

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