nikhil and jack stood for sports captain election in there school. Nikhil secured 55% of votes and secured a majority of 50 vote .what is th total number of students who cast there votes.
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Total votes casted = 100% (always)
Nikhil got 55% of total votes. Therefore, Jack got 45% of total votes.
Nikhil won by 50 more votes. These 50 votes made the difference in result.
Difference in votes of Nikhil and Jack = 55% - 45% = 10%
So, the difference is 10% which made someone winner and other the loser.
10% = 50 votes
1% = 5 votes
100% = 500 votes
Total votes casted were 500.
Verification
Nikhil votes = 55%
= 55% of 500
= 275
Jack votes = 45% (remaining)
= 45% of 500
= 225
Nikhil won by 275-225 = 50 votes.
Nikhil got 55% of total votes. Therefore, Jack got 45% of total votes.
Nikhil won by 50 more votes. These 50 votes made the difference in result.
Difference in votes of Nikhil and Jack = 55% - 45% = 10%
So, the difference is 10% which made someone winner and other the loser.
10% = 50 votes
1% = 5 votes
100% = 500 votes
Total votes casted were 500.
Verification
Nikhil votes = 55%
= 55% of 500
= 275
Jack votes = 45% (remaining)
= 45% of 500
= 225
Nikhil won by 275-225 = 50 votes.
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