Question

In a straight student election. Rahul got 66% of the votes polled .If the defeated student got 187 votes , find the total number of votes polled.

Answer 1

Let total number of votes polled is x.
Rahul got = 66%
Defeated candidate will get
100-66= 34%
Now, As per the question,
34% of x = 187
x = 187*100/34 = 550.
So, total no. Of votes = 550

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Answer 2

Answer:

550

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