In a college election between two rivals, a candidate got 30% of the total votes polled. He was defeated by his rival by 200 votes. The total number of votes polled was:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 500.
One candidate got 30% votes, so
Another candidate got (100 - 30) = 70% votes
⇒ 70% - 30% = 200
⇒ 40% = 200
⇒ 100% = 500