In a constituency, the total number of people on the electoral roll was 2,75,000. Out of them, 90% cast their votes in an election, and 15% of the votes cast were declared invalid. What was the number of valid votes cast?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 2,10,375.
Total voters = 2,75,000
Votes cast = 90% of 2,75,000 = 2,47,500
Invalid votes = 15% of 2,47,500 = 37,125
Valid votes = 2,47,500 - 37,125 = 2,10,375