In an election a candi

Question

In an election a candidate who gets 84% of the votes is elected by a majority of 476 votes. What is the total

number of votes polled ?

Options:

A . 672

B . 700

C . 749

D . 848

Answer: Option B

Let the total number of votes polled be `x`.

Then, votes polled by other candidate = (100 - 84)% of `x` = 16% of `x`.

`:.` 84% of `x` - 16% of `x` = 476 `hArr 68/100 x = 476 hArr x = ((476 xx 100)/(68))` = 700

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