In an election a candidate secured 47% of the votes and lost to his only opponent by 276 votes. Find the total number of votes polled.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 4600.
Let the total number of votes polled be x
Candidate A secured 47% of the votes
Candidate B secured the remaining 100% − 47% = 53% of the votes
Votes secured by B - Votes secured by A = 276
⇒ 53%x - 47%x = 276
⇒ 6% x = 276
⇒ x = (276 × 100)/6
⇒ x = 46 × 100
⇒ x = 4600
Thus, The total number of votes polled is 4600