Question

A candidate got 35% of the votes polled and he lost to his rival by 2250 votes. How many votes were cast ?

A) 7500 B) 6200 C) 5600 D) 4700

Answer 1

Answer:

A) 7500

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let the candidates be A & B

Let the candidates be A & B35%-----------A

Let the candidates be A & B35%-----------A65%-----------B

Let the candidates be A & B35%-----------A65%-----------BDifference of votes (65-35)% = 30%

Let the candidates be A & B35%-----------A65%-----------BDifference of votes (65-35)% = 30%=> 30% ------- 2250

Let the candidates be A & B35%-----------A65%-----------BDifference of votes (65-35)% = 30%=> 30% ------- 2250Then for 100% -------- ? => 7500