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    Question

    In an election between two candidates, the winner gets

    54% of the total votes and wins by 1800 votes. Find the total number of votes polled.
    A 22000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 22500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 42500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 23500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let total votes = V WinnerтАЩs votes = 54% of V LoserтАЩs votes = 46% of V Margin = 54% тИТ 46% = 8% of V Given 8% of V = 1800 тЗТ V = (1800 ├Ч 100) / 8 = 180000 / 8 = 22500 Answer: 22500 votes

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