In a constituency, 85% of the total number of people on the electoral roll cast their votes during an election. 10% of the votes cast were declared invalid. If there were 3,00,000 people on the electoral roll, and Dharam secured 1,37,700 valid votes, what percentage of the total number of valid votes did Dharam secure?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 60%.
Calculations:
Total people on the electoral roll = 300000
85% of the total number of people on the electoral roll cast their votes = 85% of 300000 = 255000
Total number of valid votes = 255000 × 90% = 229500
Number of votes Dharam secured = 137700
Required percentage = (137700/229500) × 100 = 60%