In an assembly election, a candidate got 60% of the total valid votes. 2% of the total votes were declared invalid. If the total number of voters is 1,50,000, then find the number of valid votes polled in favour of that candidate
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 88200.
Valid votes = 60%
Invalid votes = 2%
Total number of voters = 150000
Total valid votes = Total votes × (100 - invalid votes)/100
Votes polled in favor of the candidate = Total valid votes × % of valid votes
Total valid votes = 150000 × (100 - 2)/100 = 150000 × (98/100) = 147000
Votes polled in favor of the candidate = 147000 × 60/100 = 88200