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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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