Question

2 candidates x and y contested an election X gets 46 % votes and is defeated by 1600 votes. Find the total no. Of valid votes

Answer 1

Answer:

20000

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the total number of votes be V.

Votes with X = 46% of V = 46/100 V

Votes with Y = 54% of V = 54/100 V

According to Question,

54/100 V - 46/100 V = 1600

=> 8/100 V = 1600

=> V = 20000

Hence, the total number of valid votes was 20000.