Question

    In an election, 75% of the voters cast their votes. A candidate received 60% of the total votes cast and won by a majority of 300 votes. Find the total number of voters.

    A 1,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1,600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the total number of voters casted their votes be 100x. 60x – 40x = 300 x = 15 100x = 1500 75% of total voters = 1500 Total voters = 1500/75 *100 total voters = 2000

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