SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 51

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q51

In a Panchayat election, three contestants - A, B, and C - are contesting. 75% of the total population of 8000 cast their votes. There were no invalid or NOTA votes in the election. A got the least votes, with only 300 votes. B got 66% of the total votes and won the election. How many votes did B get?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 3960.

Total population = 8000

Votes cast = 75% of 8000 = 6000

A got 300 votes

Votes B got: 66% of 6000 = 3960