Question : Two persons contested an election of Parliament. The winning candidate secured 57% of the total votes polled and won by a majority of 42,000 votes. The number of total votes polled is:
Option 1: 5,00,000
Option 2: 6,00,000
Option 3: 3,00,000
Option 4: 4,00,000
Correct Answer: 3,00,000
Solution :
If Total Votes = 100 units
Winner's Votes = 57 units
Loser's Votes = 43 units
The winner won by (57 – 43) = 14 units
So, 14 units = 42000
Total Votes (100 units)
= $\frac{42000}{14}$ x 100
= 3,00,000
Hence, the correct answer is 3,00,000.
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