Question

    In an election, a candidate who gets 90% votes is

    elected by a margin of 800 votes. What is the total number of votes polled? Note: There are only two candidates contesting the election and assume all the votes were valid.
    A 1050 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 950 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A candidate gets =90% Second candidate =10% ATQ- 90% -10% =800 80 =800 1=10 Total votes =100×10=1000

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