A total of 7,50,000 voters participated in the election. A candidate received 3,82,500 votes which was 60% of the valid votes. What was the percentage of invalid votes in the election?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 15%.
If 60% votes are valid = 382500
100% valid votes = 382500 × 100/60 = 637500
Invalid votes = 750000 - 637500 = 112500
Required percentage = 112500/750000 × 100 = 0.15 × 100 = 15%