In an election between two candidates, the winner got 65% of the total votes cast and won the election by a majority of 2748 votes. What is the total number of votes cast if no vote is declared invalid?
A. 8580
B. 8720
C. 9000
D. 9160
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Winner gets 65% of valid votes and loser gets 35% of votes Difference between this two = 2748 (65-35)% = 2748 30% = 2748 Total number of voters, 100%= $$\frac{{2748 \times 100}}{{30}}$$ = 9160
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65% of x - 35% of x =2748
30% of x =2748
30/100 × x =2748
x = 2748 × 100/30
x = 9160
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