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    Question

    In an election between two candidates ‘A’ and ‘B’,

    the ratio of number of votes they got is 5:8, respectively. If ‘B’ wins the election by 4650 votes, then find the number of votes received by ‘A’.
    A 7750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the number of votes received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ be ‘5x’ and ‘8x’, respectively

    ATQ: 8x – 5x = 4650

    Or, 3x = 4650

    Or, x = 1550

    Now, number of votes received by ‘A’ = 5x = 5 × 1550 = 7750

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