In an election, candidate X got 70% of the overall valid votes. If 20% of the overall votes were declared invalid and the total numbers of votes is 64000, then find the number of valid votes polled in favour of the candidate.
A. 35840
B. 45000
C. 40000
D. 35800
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Total vote = 100Valid vote = 100 - 20 = 80
X = 70% of 80 = 56
100 unit → 64000
1 unit → 640
56 unit → 56 × 640 = 35840
This Question Belongs to Arithmetic Ability >> Percentage
Related Questions on Percentage
A. $$\frac{1}{4}$$
B. $$\frac{1}{3}$$
C. $$\frac{1}{2}$$
D. $$\frac{2}{3}$$
Join The Discussion