Question

A candidate secured 41% votes .but was defeated by another candidate by1440 votes.If they were only 2 candidates find total no. of votes.
a)2880
b(5600
c)8000
d)9000
Answer with steps

Answer 1

now by this expression we get.let x be total votes
41x/100+1440=59x/100
41x+144000=59x
59x-41x=144000
18x=144000x=144000/18=8000
Thus total no. of votes is 8000.
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Answer 2

I think it is 2800 .okay