Question

In an election one of the candidates gets 42 % of total votes and still losses by 368 votes. find the total number of votes.

Answer 1

Answer:

2300

Step-by-step explanation:

Votes secured by losing candidate=42%

So, votes secured by wining candidate=58%

Let X be the total votes polled

So

58x/100-42x/100=368

16x/100=368

16x=368×100

X=(368×100)/16

so X=2300