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    Question

    In a ward member election, a candidates secure 67% of

    the votes and is elected by majority of 5100 votes. The total number of votes polled is?
    A 16000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 18000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 15000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 14000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the total number of votes polled be N. ∵ (67% of N - 33% of N) =5100 ⇒ 34% of N = 5100 ∴ N = (5100 x 100)/34 = 15000

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