In an election, between 2 candidates 25% voters did not cast their votes. A candidate
scored 40% of the votes polled and was defeated by 900 votes. Find the total number
of voters.
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We assume that there are no canceled or invalid votes, as that is not specified.
Let total number of voters be N.
Number of voters who did not vote = 25%
Number of votes polled = N - 25% N = N - 0.25 N = 0.75 N
Number of votes polled for losing candidate = 40 % of 0.75 N = 0.40 * 0.75 N
= 0.3 N
Number of votes polled for winning candidate = 0.3 N + 900
Number of votes polled = 0.75 N = 0.3N + (.3 N +900)
0.15 N = 900
N = 6000 = total number of voters.
Let total number of voters be N.
Number of voters who did not vote = 25%
Number of votes polled = N - 25% N = N - 0.25 N = 0.75 N
Number of votes polled for losing candidate = 40 % of 0.75 N = 0.40 * 0.75 N
= 0.3 N
Number of votes polled for winning candidate = 0.3 N + 900
Number of votes polled = 0.75 N = 0.3N + (.3 N +900)
0.15 N = 900
N = 6000 = total number of voters.
shivam2000:
first you write that no cancelled or invalid votes and then write no of voters who did not vote.
what do u mean ? be clearer please .
in the question clearly written that 25% votes did not cast and you write in your first line that no cancelled or invalid votes
thanx n u r welcom
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