In an election, a candidate secures 40% of the votes, but is defeated by the only other candidate with a majority of 298 votes. Find the total number of votes recorded.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1,490.
Votes got by losing candidate = 40%
Votes got by winning candidate = 60%
According to the given question,
60% - 40% = 298
⇒ 20% = 298
⇒ 1% = 298/20
⇒ 100% = (298/20) × 100 = 1490