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In an election there were only two candidates. One of the candidates secured 40% of votes and is defeated by the other candidate by 298 votes. The total number of votes polled is

Options:

A . 1490

B . 745

C . 1500

D . 1460

Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)
Let votes polled = x
$x × ({60 - 40}/100)$ = 298
$x × 1/5 = 298$
x = 298 × 5 = 1490
Using Rule 26,
If a candidate got A% votes in a poll and he won or defeated by 'x' votes, then,
what was the total no. of votes which was cast in the poll?
∴ Total no. of votes = ${50 × x}/{50 - A}$

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