In an election, 750 votes were cast for the two contestants, Bharti and Manya. Bharti defeated Manya by 16% votes. If there were no invalid vote, then how many votes did Manya get?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 315.
Total votes = 750
Bharti defeated Manya by 16% of total votes = 16% of 750 = 0.16 × 750 = 120 votes
Let Manya’s votes = x
Then Bharti’s votes = x + 120
Sum of votes: x + (x + 120) = 750
2x + 120 = 750
2x = 630
x = 315