In an election, a candidate secures 42% of the votes polled but is defeated by his only opponent by a majority of 3080 votes, because of 1400 invalid votes. The percentage of invalid votes is _______.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 5%
According to the question
[Winner candidate's vote% - looser candidate's vote%] * total vote = 3080 + 1400
[58% - 42%] * total vote = 4480
Total vote = (4480/16) * 100 = 280000
% of invalid vote = (1400/280000) * 100 = 1/2 = 5%