Question

    In a competition between two candidates, the victor

    secured 60% of the overall legitimate votes. Out of a total of 1800 votes cast, 5% were deemed invalid. What is the number of votes that the losing candidate received?
    A 700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 550 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 687 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 684 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Total valid votes = 95% of 1800 = 1710 Number of votes received by loser candidate = 0.4 × 1710 = 684

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